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Hydraulic Technician

Salary Range
£33,000 - £38,000
£2,750 - £3,167 / mo

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Location Base
Wymondham, East of England, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

A leading player within the Utilities sector is currently undergoing significant growth and is now looking to take on a Hydraulic Engineer on a permanent basis to cover installation and maintenance works on client sites

As part of the workshop team, you will execute workshop & service hydraulic technician duties to the highest standard. Ideally you will have experience within the manufacture and testing of hydraulic power control units, well head control panels, topside termination units and interface/work-over panels. Intervention workover control systems, chemical injection packages, Fire suppression and deluge control unit.

Duties:

  • Identification and installation of Hydraulic components
  • Reading and understanding P&ID schematic drawings, General assembly drawings, Parts lists and test procedures(Flushing, pressure testing, Functional acceptance work (FAT).
  • Pressure testing small bore tube work ranging from ¼” to 1” & equivalent metric systems, also pipe work hydrostatic testing. Ensuring safe systems of work with pressures of up to 40000 psi.
  • Flushing of Hydraulic systems and cleanliness sampling to ensure compliance and prescribed cleanliness levels. Familiarity with SAE AS 4059 class 6B-F (AS598 or ISO4407) particle counting systems and NAS 1638 Class 6 comparator systems. Ideally familiar with PAMAS particles counting equipment.
  • Testing and Calibration of instruments including pressure relief valves, Pressure yield valves, Pressure yield valves, Pressure & Level Transmitter, Pressure Switches, Pressure sensing pilot valves, Pressure gauges.
  • Inspection and repair (including modifications to equipment) for use in the workshop manufacturing and testing.
  • Use of general fitting and fabrication hand tools and workshop machinery including pillar drills, band saw, pedestal grinders and linishers.

What we look for:

Essential

  • Experience of working with instrument tubing and the makeup and assembly of twin ferrule systems including Swagelok, parker and gyrolok/hoke. Cutting, deburring, bending correct pulling on/setting of ferrules. Assembly of these types of tubes into valves
  • Experience of working with medium & high-pressure cone & thread systems including autoclave and Butech type tube/valve connections and associated instrument and tubing skills.
  • Experience with manufacture and assembly of pipe-work systems including cutting NPT threads Ridged type machinery ad correct assembly of connections.
  • Experienced in the use of general fitting and fabrication hand tools, and workshop machinery including pillar drills, band pedestal grinders and linishers.

Preferred

  • Mechanical craft apprenticeship or similar qualification E.G. Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering – Fitting and assembly with relevant units for Hydraulic instrument system. I.e. QCA codes
  • Able to travel away from home for on-site installations and commissioning of new equipment within the oil and gas industry both onshore and offshore
  • Able to install and inspect ATEX approved glands. Would be an advantage.
  • TIG welding capability working with 316 stainless steel, would be advantageous.

On offer is a basic salary of up to £38,000 with an OTE of £60,000!

If interested apply here or contact me at pdgarbutt@v7recruitment for any further information you may require!

V7 Recruitment are an equal opportunity employer who are acting as a employment agency in relation to this vacancy.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £33,000.00-£38,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Night shift
  • Overtime
  • Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus scheme
  • Safety bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Wymondham: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

  • Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Wymondham

Reference ID: Hydraulic tech

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

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Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Hydraulic Technician roles across V7 Recruitment's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Staffing, Recruitment & Subcontracting.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £33,000 - £38,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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