Hydraulics Engineer

Hydraulics Engineer - Barnsley

Are you a hands‑on Hydraulics Engineer who prefers being on site as much as in the office? Do you enjoy commissioning and fault‑finding on large mechanical systems? Would you like to work on complex projects such as moving bridges, lock gates and roller coasters?

• £45,000-£65,000 basic salary (DOE)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company bonus
• 4% employer pension contribution
• Private medical insurance & life insurance

• Commissioning hydraulic systems on site
• Fault‑finding and resolving hydraulic issues
• Carrying out isolations and working under permit systems
• Supporting installation and hands‑on delivery of mechanical handling equipment
• Producing and reviewing hydraulic schematics and technical documentation
• Working closely with mechanical and electrical engineers to deliver full turnkey projects

This is a genuinely practical role, split roughly 50/50 between site and office. You’ll be involved from installation through to final commissioning, taking ownership of hydraulic performance on complex mechanical handling systems.

You’ll be based in Barnsley with a specialist engineering business delivering full turnkey mechanical handling projects. They design, manufacture and install large‑scale moving structures including bridges, lock gates and roller coasters. Projects are varied, technically challenging and highly visible.

• Strong experience with industrial hydraulic systems
• Proven commissioning and fault‑finding experience
• Confidence working on site, including permits and isolations
• Ability to read and interpret hydraulic schematics
• A practical, problem‑solving approach
• Relevant engineering qualification or equivalent hands‑on experience

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