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Position: Hydraulic Engineer

Job ID: 3137/3

Location: Falmouth, Cornwall

Rate/Salary: Depending on experience

Type: Permanent

HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter within the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Maritime Shipping, Energy and Subsea sectors – visit: (url removed) for a list of our vacancies. We have a number of permanent and contract vacancies for multiple businesses across the UK and overseas.

The below job description will outline this position of: Hydraulic Engineer

Typically, this person will be a hands-on engineer involved in the installation, overhaul, and maintenance of hydraulic systems and components. Alongside this, there will be opportunities to work closely with senior engineers to quote, design, and plan projects providing a clear progression.

Duties and responsibilities of the Hydraulic Engineer:

Installation, testing and commissioning of hydraulic systems

Overhaul, maintenance, and repair of hydraulic components

Hose registering, supply and installation

Troubleshooting and fault-finding on hydraulic systems

Work across office, workshop and site environments as required

Support senior engineers to quote, design and plan engineering projects

Assist with specifying and procuring parts and materials

Create and contribute to risk assessments, method statements, and other project documentation

Supervise and assist engineers during project delivery

Liaise directly with suppliers and customers on technical matters

Qualifications and requirements for the Hydraulic Engineer:

Experience working on hydraulic systems or strong general engineering background

Ability to follow and develop technical drawings

Good understanding of business operations and customer relationships

Willingness to learn and use internal software systems for quotes, orders and invoicing

Good IT skills (Word, Excel etc.)

Strong communication and organisational skills

Conscientious, motivated and adaptable, with the ability to work alone or as part of a team

Willingness to travel in the UK and overseas as required

Full UK driving licence and valid passport

This vacancy is being advertised by HSB Technical Ltd who have been appointed to act as a recruitment partner for this role

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