Senior Hydraulic Technicial

**ABOUT US**

We specialise in the design, manufacture, rental and repair of lifting, mechanical and hydraulic equipment for industry, from our base in Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

Established as a family business in 1996, we remain close to our founding principles today, prioritising our people in a culture of trust, respect, collaboration and open-mindedness

From workshop to board room, and throughout our interactions across the globe, our approach is guided above all by three key values: we are dynamic, responsive and proud.

**ABOUT THE ROLE**

We are recruiting an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Hydraulic Technician to join the workshop projects team on a permanent staff basis. This role will be predominantly workshop based but may also involve working on-site either onshore, offshore or internationally. The role will work closely with the engineering department and will report directly to the Lead Technician - Projects. The position offers a variety of work, from assembling newbuild equipment to carrying out maintenance on equipment previously manufactured by Brimmond.

**TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Taking responsibility for the workshop phase of the build, assembly and testing of new equipment. Ensuring that company policies are followed and deadlines achieved.
- Assembly and testing of hydraulic power units, reelers, control panels and associated equipment which may be diesel, electrical or pneumatically driven.
- Refurbishing and maintaining hydraulic and mechanical equipment.
- Fault finding and diagnosis of hydraulic and mechanical equipment.
- Mentoring and developing more junior team members.
- Ensuring your workspace is kept safe, clean and tidy.
- You may be required to work overtime at late notice.
- Embrace the group QHSE objectives and play an active part in maintaining and improving workshop procedures, processes and safety.
- Ensuring workshop job packs are completed accurately and to a high standard.
- The ability to use own initiative, and to be able to work individually or as part of a team.

**ESSENTIAL**
- Driven, Self-Motivated, Enthusiastic with a genuine passion for the job.
- Take pride in your work and have a fine attention to detail.
- Time served in a mechanical, hydraulic or other suitable engineering discipline.
- 5 years or more of experience within senior hydraulic technician role.
- Extensive experience of hydraulic and mechanical systems.
- Highly competent in:

- Hose manufacturing
- Assembling / Fitting hydraulic and mechanical systems
- Hydraulic Pumps: Installation, set Up, Fault Finding
- Rotating Equipment
- Hydraulic and mechanical fault finding and diagnosis
- Reading and understanding hydraulic schematics, 2D and 3D general assembly drawings.
- Good computer skills - Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word.
- Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage own workload effectively to meet deadlines as is necessary.
- Communicates effectively with internal and external contacts in a professional manner.
- Works effectively within a team or other work group as appropriate.

**PREFERRED**
- HNC or HND qualification in an engineering discipline.
- Basic electrical knowledge, including the ability to read electrical schematics.
- Capable of pipe fitting, metric compression, twin ferrule, medium pressure.
- BFPA Level 1 and 2 Hydraulics
- Knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulations.
- Experience of hydrostatic pressure testing.
- The ability to compile accurate and coherent service reports.

**BENEFITS**
- 30 days annual leave per annum
- Private Health Care
- Critical Illness Cover
- Income Protection Scheme
- Gym Membership
- Private Dental
- Life Assurance (death in service)
- Salary Sacrifice Pension
- One paid volunteer day per annual
- Charity matched funding program
- Onsite parking

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £40,000.00-£44,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Kintore: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location