Hydraulic Service Engineer
Fluid Power Services Ltd is a trusted name throughout the industry with over 37 years of trading, 30 years of ISO 9001 certification and delivering specialist solutions to customers across the North West. With a strong reputation for technical expertise, quality service, and customer commitment, we support a wide range of industries with tailored hydraulic maintenance, repair, and installation services. Fluid Power are also part of the R&G Fluid Power Group and represent their Hydraulics division in the North West. R&G are part of Diploma PLC who are a FTSE 100 company.
About the Position
We are seeking an experienced Hydraulic Service Engineer to strengthen our team. This role is field-based, working onsite with customers to deliver planned maintenance, shutdown support, asset management, and hydraulic engineering services. The successful candidate will have a strong background in fluid power systems and be passionate about delivering high standards of service and safety.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out planned maintenance, shutdowns, and onsite repairs
- Conduct hose surveys and ensure accurate reporting for asset management
- Service power packs, including fault finding, repair, and refurbishment
- Perform pre-charging and re-bagging of accumulators
- Install, service, and maintain hydraulic ring main systems
- Provide technical support and advice to customers onsite
- Upsell hydraulic, pneumatic, industrial, seal & gasket products and services
- Ensure compliance with company procedures and industry standards
- Maintain accurate job records, RAMS, service reports, and asset management data
- Build on relationships with current and new customers
Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required
- Proven experience in hydraulic service engineering, maintenance, or a similar role
- Strong knowledge of fluid power systems, hydraulic circuits, and components
- Ability to service, install, and maintain power packs and accumulators
- Skilled in carrying out hose surveys, shutdowns, and asset management reporting
- Full UK driving licence (essential)
- Excellent problem-solving skills with a hands-on approach
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Flexibility to work overtime and respond to customer requirements when needed
Job Type
- Location: Field-based role covering the North West region, basing out of Liverpool, Bolton or Warrington
- Contract Type: Full-time, permanent
- Working Hours: 40 hours per week, with overtime available as required
Monday to Friday 8am-4:30pm
- Travel: Regular travel across customer sites within the North West (company vehicle provided)
Salary
Competitive, bonus scheme also offered with overtime available
Benefits
- Company pension
- Life Assurance
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Advanced industry specific training courses
- Personal development support
- 23 days holiday plus bank holidays (3 days pre allocated for Christmas period shutdown)
Increasing to 25 days after a years service
If you would like to discuss this role in further detail please contact our Managing Director:
Hayley Wright at hwright@fluidpowerservices.co.uk