Hydraulics Maintenance Engineer

Hydraulic Specialist Engineer – Up to £50,000 + 4 day working week!

Situation:

We are recruiting for global company specialising in the design, development, and manufacturing of high-performance polymer-based components and systems. They are known for their expertise in rubber, elastomeric, and polymer solutions tailored to industries like rail, defence, automotive, and industrial engineering.

The Group has been expanding its business and pipeline with a strong focus on growth and innovation. Their growth strategy includes significant acquisitions, which has enhanced their global presence and broadened their product offerings, especially in the rail and industrial sectors. From this business growth, the site in Little Hampton is searching for 2 x maintenance engineers, one specialising in Hydraulics & the other in Electrical as it aims to become the Centre of Excellence for the business.

Opportunity:

The Hydraulics Specialist Engineer is responsible for ensuring the reliability and efficiency of hydraulic systems. Key duties include preventive & reactive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairing hydraulic equipment, optimizing performance, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

The role involves maintaining documentation, collaborating with the team and staying updated on hydraulic technologies. As the machinery used is bespoke (built in house) the specialist will be working on components and machines that you wouldn’t find in any other businesses.

Essential Criteria To Secure An Interview:

• Experienced working in Hydraulics (Pumps, Motors & Pipes)
• Proficient in Microsoft office & writing reports.
• Showcase the ability to learn & develop.
• Background in a site machinery/engineering environment.

Working Model:

Monday – Thursday  - 6:00-16:30

Salary & Package:

• Up to £50,000 + benefits

Why Should You Apply?

This is a brilliant opportunity to join our client as they have recently purchased their site and is now privately owned! They plan to turn their Littlehampton site to become their ‘Centre of Excellence’ with heavy investment by the group.

Our client offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities to develop niche skills in advanced materials and hydraulics. The company emphasizes innovation, sustainability, and global collaboration while fostering career growth through training and challenging projects. Known for its supportive culture and commitment to excellence, the business provides employees the chance to contribute to impactful work in a globally recognized organization.

About Ford & Stanley Group

Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas - recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom.

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Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy.

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