Job Title: Hydraulic Technician
Location: Wolverhampton
Pay Range: Up to £49,000 (including shift allowance)
Contract Type: Permanent
Our client, a global leader in advanced engineering and motion control solutions, is seeking a skilled Hydraulic Technician to join their Wolverhampton site. This role focuses on the maintenance, upgrade, and sustainment of complex machinery and test equipment systems, with a strong emphasis on hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical systems.
Key Responsibilities – Hydraulic Technician
* Perform planned and reactive maintenance on machinery and test equipment systems
* Diagnose and resolve faults impacting production, quality, and efficiency
* Repair machinery and equipment down to component level, often with limited documentation
* Work across hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, electrical, and control systems
* Maintain configuration and operational readiness of machinery and test systems
* Produce and maintain maintenance and fault-finding documentation
* Supervise and manage third-party contractors on-site
* Use maintenance management systems (e.g. Pirana) to track work and report outcomes
* Support root cause analysis and continuous improvement activities
* Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations and complete risk assessments
* Support internal and external quality audits
* Assist with Lean and site improvement initiatives
* Specify spare parts and support inventory management
* Contribute to safe systems of work including Lock, Tag, Try procedures
Qualifications & Requirements – Hydraulic Technician
* Level 3 qualification in Mechanical, Hydraulic, Pneumatic Engineering or Maintenance (or equivalent)
* Minimum 3 years’ experience maintaining hydromechanical machinery or similar equipment
* Strong knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical systems
* Basic understanding of electrical principles
* Experience working in a manufacturing or engineering environment
* Familiarity with maintenance systems such as Pirana or similar (desirable)
* Experience with JIRA or similar systems (advantageous)
* Proficient in Microsoft Office and general IT systems
* Additional certifications in areas such as Hydraulic Safety, PSSR, BFPA, NFPC, or Fluid Power are beneficial
* Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work both independently and within a team
What we can offer – Hydraulic Technician
* Permanent position with a globally recognised engineering organisation
* Salary up to £49,000 including shift allowance
* Opportunity to work on advanced, high-tech equipment and systems
* Ongoing training and development opportunities
* Supportive and collaborative team culture
* Exposure to continuous improvement and Lean initiatives
For more information on this role, please contact Charlie Boulton on 01453 852544 or send a copy of your CV to charlie.boulton@omegaresource.co.uk
Candidates who are currently Maintenance Engineers, Multi-Skilled Technicians, Hydraulic Technicians, Mechanical Technicians, or Service Engineers are strongly encouraged to apply.
For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field please visit our website www.omegaresource.co.uk