HYDRAULICS FITTER
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Position Overview & Specifications
About us
Dave Bland Engineering Ltd are an Engineering firm who specialise in the manufacture of Recovery and Transport vehicles to a large customer base throughout the UK. Established in 1986 we have grown to become one of the countries leading manufacturers. We are the UK sole Agents for Tow Track vehicle movers Italia and NRC Industries in Canada who supply Heavy Recovery bodies to us for fitting to UK chassis.
Position Summary:
we are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Hydraulics Engineer to join our team of finishers. As a Hydraulics Engineer you will be responsible for fitting and testing Hydraulic systems and components for use on recovery and transport vehicles. On occassions you may be asked to provide technical support to customers and carry out field repairs, therefore a full UK driving licence is preferred.
Qualifications:
- 1 year of experience in Hydraulics
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Good Communicatuion skills
The ability to work independantly and as part of a small team
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £39,520.00-£41,600.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- YORK, YO41 1HS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- hydraulics: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: HYDRAULICS ENGINEER/FITTER
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for HYDRAULICS FITTER roles across Dave Bland Engineering Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £39,520 - £41,600 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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