Hydraulic Fitter – Maintenance Department

About the role

The Hydraulic Fitter will join the Maintenance team at a shredding plant, ensuring hydraulic systems on equipment such as shredders, balers, conveyors and cranes remain operational and safe. The role involves preventive, breakdown and corrective maintenance to maximise equipment availability.

Key responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on hydraulic pumps, motors, cylinders, valves, hoses and manifolds.
• Diagnose hydraulic failures, repair or replace seals, O‑rings, bearings and fittings.
• Maintain power packs, accumulators, filters and oil‑cooling systems, monitoring oil level, pressure, temperature and contamination.
• Flush and clean hydraulic circuits and carry out pressure testing.
• Read and interpret hydraulic circuit diagrams and technical drawings.
• Identify and repair oil leakages, install and commission new hydraulic equipment and pipelines.
• Coordinate with mechanical and electrical teams during plant shutdowns.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and report recurring issues.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and proper housekeeping.

Required profile

• ITI or equivalent qualification in Fitter, Mechanic or Hydraulic Mechanic (preferred).
• 5–8 years of hands‑on hydraulic maintenance experience, preferably in metal recycling, steel or heavy‑engineering environments.
• Ability to work in shifts and respond to emergency breakdowns.

Required skills

• Hydraulic systems maintenance
• Interpretation of hydraulic circuit diagrams
• Knowledge of gear, vane and piston hydraulic pumps
• Control valve operation and adjustment
• Cylinder and accumulator repair
• Hose fabrication and hydraulic pipe fitting
• Hydraulic pressure testing
• Basic welding and gas‑cutting