Workshop Machinist - Hydraulics Repair​/Engineering

Our client, a leading distributor and manufacturer of hydraulic components serving customers across the Uk are looking to expand their team with a Workshop Machinist
- Hydraulics Repair / Engineering to be based in Braintree, Essex.

• An exciting opportunity to join a growing business and play an important role in developing its workshop operation
• Attractive salary ranging from £35K-£40K dependant on skills and experience
• Monday
  - Friday, 8:00am - 5:30pm.
• Overtime available as required.
• Company pension.
• On-site parking.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Workshop Machinist would take responsibility for running and organising the machine workshop. This is a hands-on position offering an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys practical engineering work, solving problems and improving the way a workshop operates.

• Diagnose faults and carry out repairs to hydraulic rams and components.
• Strip down, inspect, refurbish and reassemble hydraulic cylinders.
• Test completed hydraulic rams to ensure safe, efficient and reliable operation.
• Operate manual lathes, pillar drills and band saws.
• Welding of components as required.
• Liaise directly with customers to understand job requirements and provide quotations.
• Manage workshop stock and order parts and materials as required.
• Source competitive pricing where possible.
• Organise and manage outsourced work.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, customers and suppliers.
• Maintain a clean, tidy and well-organised workshop.
• Follow all company health and safety procedures and safe working practices.
• Use workshop tools and equipment correctly and report faults or hazards.
• Help identify opportunities to improve workshop processes and efficiency.

• Engineering qualification such as NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent.
• Previous experience working within a hydraulic repair environment.
• Experience with stock control and ordering parts.
• Experience repairing and refurbishing hydraulic rams or cylinders - preferred.
• The ability to diagnose faults, strip, inspect and reassemble components.
• Experience operating manual lathes, pillar drills, band saws and welding.
• A good understanding of general workshop practices.
• The ability to test components to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Good communication skills and confidence liaising with customers.
• The ability to organise your own workload and manage competing priorities.