Marine Hydraulics

Hydraulic Technician
PD Ports Conservancy | Middlesbrough | Full Time | Permanent
About PD Ports Conservancy
PD Ports Conservancy is the statutory harbour authority responsible for managing and maintaining safe navigation within the River Tees, one of the UK's busiest industrial waterways.
Operating under legal powers and duties, the Conservancy oversees vessel traffic, conserves the river environment, ensures navigational safety, and maintains critical infrastructure including navigation channels and aids to navigation. Supported by a fleet of dredgers and workboats, the team plays a vital role in ensuring the continued efficiency, sustainability, and safety of marine operations throughout the Tees Estuary.
Due to continued growth within the Conservancy team, we are seeking an experienced Hydraulic Technician to join us on a full-time, permanent basis.

The Role
As a Hydraulic Technician, you will be responsible for the inspection, maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of hydraulic systems across PD Ports' marine assets and infrastructure. This is a hands-on position supporting the reliability and availability of equipment that is critical to the safe movement of vessels and the day-to-day operation of the port.
Working closely with engineering teams, vessel crews, and external suppliers, you will play a key role in minimising downtime and ensuring equipment remains compliant, safe, and operational.

Key Responsibilities
 
* Conduct routine inspections, servicing, preventative maintenance, and repairs on hydraulic systems across port and marine equipment.
 
* Maintain and repair hydraulic systems associated with linkspans, RoRo bridges, cranes, winches, hydraulic engines, and auxiliary deck equipment.
 
* Diagnose and rectify hydraulic and mechanical faults using appropriate testing equipment and technical expertise.
 
* Read, interpret, and work from hydraulic schematics, technical drawings, service manuals, and engineering documentation.
 
* Respond to equipment breakdowns and carry out fault-finding activities to minimise operational disruption.
 
* Support planned maintenance programmes across marine and shoreside assets.
 
* Collaborate with OEMs, suppliers, and internal engineering teams on upgrades, modifications, retrofits, and replacement projects.
 
* Maintain accurate maintenance records, fault reports, and spare parts inventories through the company's maintenance management system.
 
* Ensure compliance with company procedures, permit-to-work systems, risk assessments, and relevant health and safety legislation.
 
* Promote a proactive safety culture and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the engineering function.
About You
The successful candidate will ideally possess:
 
* Previous experience working on hydraulic systems within marine, ports, offshore, industrial, plant, or heavy engineering environments.
 
* Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills across hydraulic, mechanical, and associated systems.
 
* Ability to read and interpret hydraulic schematics and technical engineering drawings.
 
* Experience carrying out planned and reactive maintenance activities.
 
* Knowledge of hydraulic pumps, motors, cylinders, valves, accumulators, and control systems.
 
* Strong awareness of health, safety, and environmental standards.
 
* Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a wider engineering team.
 
* Full UK driving licence.

Desirable Experience
 
* Marine engineering or port operations experience.
 
* HNC/HND, NVQ Level 3, apprenticeship, or equivalent qualification in Mechanical, Hydraulic, Marine, or Multiskilled Engineering.
 
* Experience working on dredgers, workboats, lifting equipment, cranes, or marine infrastructure.
 
* Familiarity with maintenance management or ERP systems.
Why Join PD Ports?
This is an opportunity to join a well-established and growing marine operation at the heart of one of the UK's most important ports. You'll work on a diverse range of specialist equipment, contribute to critical maritime infrastructure, and play an integral role in supporting safe and efficient marine operations across the River Tees.
If you're a skilled Hydraulic Technician looking for your next challenge within a unique and dynamic marine environment, we'd love to hear from you