Hydraulic Assembly Technician

Hydraulic Assembly Technician – Saab

Saab UK is part of Scandinavia’s largest defence company, combining Swedish and British innovation to deliver world‑leading solutions in defence, aviation, space and civil security. With over 600 people across eight UK sites, we offer a wide range of career opportunities for personal fulfilment and professional growth.

This role belongs to Saab Seaeye, our underwater robotics business in Fareham. As a Hydraulic Assembly Technician you will build, assemble and test hydraulic sub‑assemblies and finished components, supporting the production of advanced ROV systems.

• Build, assemble and test hydraulic sub‑assemblies – valves, manifolds, cylinders, hoses, pipework.
• Assemble full hydraulic tooling skids, manipulators and sleds to specification, ensuring quality and functional performance.
• Carry out hydraulic test operations such as pressure testing, flushing, leak checks and functional testing of completed assemblies.
• Install and integrate hydraulic sub‑assemblies and pipework into ROV builds during final assembly phases.
• Read and work from engineering drawings, hydraulic schematics, electrical drawings and technical instructions with high accuracy.
• Complete build documentation, test records and quality assurance paperwork in line with internal and customer requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering, production and test teams to resolve build issues and support improvements in design or manufacturing processes.
• Survey, fault‑find and test repairs to support aftersales and technical support departments.
• Identify, report and help investigate non‑conformances, contributing to corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure safe use and maintenance of workshop tools and equipment, including torque tools, hydraulic pumps, pressure test rigs and lifting equipment.

• Proficient with essential bench tools such as pillar drill, lathes, grinders.
• Machine‑tool qualification desirable (Lathe/Mill).
• Electrical wiring knowledge desirable – 3‑phase soldering, crimping and routing of DC and AC motors.

By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to baseline personnel security checks, national security vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and, in all circumstances, preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.