Hydraulic Technicians | Hydraulic Fitters | Mechanical Fitters

Job description

Opportunities Nationwide | Permanent Positions | Competitive Rates

Strong hydraulics? Enjoy fault-finding, rebuilding components and keeping machinery and equipment operating? We would like to hear from you.

The opportunities

Kings Recruitment is currently working with a number of established businesses throughout New Zealand who are looking to recruit experienced Hydraulic Technicians, Hydraulic Fitters and Mechanical Fitters with strong hydraulic experience.

These opportunities span a variety of industries, including:

• Heavy equipment and machinery
• Civil construction and earthmoving
• Heavy transport and commercial vehicles
• Forestry and agricultural machinery
• Materials handling and cranes
• Marine and industrial engineering
• Manufacturing and production

Whether you prefer workshop-based work, field service, or a combination of both, we are interested in talking with experienced hydraulic tradespeople across the country.

What you could be working on

Depending on the industry and employer, your experience could include:

• Hydraulic cylinder strip-downs, repairs and rebuilds
• Hydraulic pump and motor repairs and overhauls
• Hydraulic valves and control systems
• Hydraulic fault-finding and diagnostics
• Hydraulic hose, pipework and system installations
• Reading and interpreting hydraulic schematics
• Pressure testing and hydraulic system commissioning
• Identifying root causes of hydraulic failures
• Component refurbishment and preventative maintenance
• Working on heavy machinery, mobile plant and industrial equipment

What's on offer?

The opportunities will vary depending on the employer, location and your experience, but may include:

• Competitive hourly rates, with some positions offering $38–$46+ per hour
• Overtime and additional earning potential
• Workshop and field service opportunities
• Permanent, long-term employment
• Work across a range of industries and equipment
• Opportunities to develop your technical expertise
• Established businesses with experienced technical teams
• Opportunities throughout New Zealand

What we're looking for

We are keen to hear from experienced:

• Hydraulic Technicians
• Hydraulic Fitters
• Hydraulic Service Technicians
• Mechanical Fitters with strong hydraulic experience
• Heavy Equipment Technicians with sound hydraulic knowledge

You do not necessarily need to have spent your entire career specialising in hydraulics. If you have strong mechanical fundamentals, practical hydraulic knowledge and the ability to diagnose and repair hydraulic systems, we would like to hear from you.

You will ideally have:

• Solid hands-on hydraulic experience
• Knowledge of cylinders, pumps, motors and valves
• Hydraulic fault-finding and diagnostic capabilities
• Experience repairing and rebuilding hydraulic components
• Good mechanical fitting and repair skills
• The ability to read and interpret hydraulic schematics
• A relevant mechanical trade qualification or equivalent experience
• A practical, methodical approach to problem solving

Experience with excavators, loaders, cranes, trucks, forestry equipment, agricultural machinery or other heavy equipment would be advantageous.

Let's have a conversation

If you are an experienced Hydraulic Technician or Fitter considering your next move, we would be keen to hear from you.

Kings Recruitment works with businesses across New Zealand and can discuss opportunities in a range of industries and locations.

Even if you are not actively looking, feel free to get in touch for a confidential conversation about what might be available.

Apply by contacting Michelle on michelle@kingsrecruitment.co.nz for a confidential discussion.

Pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol screening and background checks may be required depending on the employer.

Please note: These are recruitment opportunities across multiple businesses and locations. Specific roles, remuneration and employment conditions will be discussed as part of the recruitment process.