Are you an experienced Hydraulic, Mechanical, Pneumatic or Instrumentation Technician looking for your next challenge?
Do you thrive in a hands on environment, enjoy solving complex technical problems, and want to work on exciting projects across multiple industries both in the UK and overseas?
At Hydrasun, we're looking for an experienced Lead Technician to join our growing team. This is an opportunity to play a key role in delivering industry-leading fluid transfer, power and control solutions while leading technicians, supporting customers, and ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, and service delivery.
Why Join Hydrasun?
As part of the global D2Zero group, Hydrasun combines decades of engineering expertise with a commitment to supporting the energy transition. With operations spanning the UK, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, North America and South America, we offer genuine opportunities to develop your career within an international engineering business.
This is a role for someone who enjoys variety. One day you could be fault-finding hydraulic systems, the next supervising maintenance activities, supporting offshore mobilisations, or delivering technical expertise directly to customers.
The Opportunity
As Lead Technician, you will be responsible for overseeing the installation, maintenance, testing, fault-finding and repair of hydraulic, mechanical and instrumentation systems across customer sites and project locations.
You will provide technical leadership, support operational excellence, and ensure work is delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with customer requirements, industry standards and Hydrasun procedures.
Success in this role requires strong technical capability, excellent communication skills, and the ability to lead by example while maintaining exceptional customer relationships.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support technicians on customer sites and project activities
- Carry out installation, commissioning, maintenance and repair of hydraulic, mechanical and instrumentation systems
- Diagnose faults and resolve complex technical issues safely and efficiently
- Interpret hydraulic and pneumatic schematics, P&IDs and GA drawings
- Overhaul, maintain and test pumps, motors, valves and associated equipment
- Complete tubing installation, hydraulic maintenance and instrumentation activities
- Produce accurate service reports and technical documentation
- Build and maintain positive relationships with customers and colleagues
- Travel within the UK and internationally as required
What We're Looking For
You will be a practical and technically capable engineer with experience gained within the hydraulic, mechanical, pneumatic or instrumentation service sector.
You will have experience in:
- Small bore tubing installation
- Hydraulic and pneumatic system maintenance
- Hydraulic accumulator pre-charging and maintenance
- Pump, motor and control valve overhaul and testing
- Hydraulic and instrumentation fittings and thread forms
- Fault-finding and troubleshooting of hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems
- Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and schematics
- Working independently and as part of multidiscipline teams
Essential Qualifications
- HNC, HND or City & Guilds qualification in a Mechanical discipline
- BFPA CETOP Level 2 or Industrial Hydraulics/Pneumatics Certification
- Working at Height Training
- Full, valid driving licence
Desirable Qualifications & Certifications
- HNC/HND or Diploma in Mechanical, Hydraulic or Instrumentation Engineering
- IOSH Working Safely
- BOSIET/FOET
- ECITB TSBT 01-03
- Advanced Hydraulics Training
- PSSR Training
- Proportional and Servo Control Systems Training
- Confined Space Entry Certification
What You'll Bring
The successful candidate will demonstrate strong technical problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose faults, identify effective solutions, and make sound decisions in demanding operational environments. They will possess excellent communication and customer service skills, enabling them to build positive working relationships with customers, colleagues, and stakeholders at all levels.
A proactive and hands-on approach is essential, with a willingness to take ownership of tasks, adapt to changing priorities, and contribute positively to team objectives. The role requires a high level of safety awareness and attention to detail, ensuring all activities are carried out in accordance with company procedures, industry standards, and customer requirements.
About Hydrasun
Hydrasun is a leading international provider of integrated fluid transfer, power and control solutions supporting customers across conventional energy, renewables, industrial and infrastructure markets worldwide.
Our culture is built around Accountability, Communication, Teamwork, Continuous Improvement, Safety and Excellence. We empower our people to make a difference, develop their careers and contribute to a cleaner energy future.
Apply Now
If you're looking for a position where you can apply your technical expertise, take ownership of challenging engineering work, and build a long-term career within a globally recognised organisation, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to join Hydrasun and help engineer solutions for a changing world.
For a confidential discussion, contact the Recruitment Team on (phone number removed).
Equal Opportunities
Hydrasun is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. Applications are assessed on skills, experience and potential, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, belief, sex or sexual orientation.
We do not accept unsolicited CVs, candidate introductions or agency approaches
