Our customer is a market leader in the design and manufacture of premium fuel, chemical, food and waste trucks for customers across Australia. WIth an amazing period of growth, they are expanding their production team and seeking an experienced HydraulicsTechnician to join the team.

About the Role

You’ll be responsible for installing, assembling and testing hydraulic systems across our tanker builds. This role suits someone with hands‑on hydraulic experience, strong mechanical aptitude and confidence working with hoses, tubing and hydraulic components.

Key Responsibilities

- mount and install hydraulic pumps, motors, oil reservoirs, control values and actuators onto truck chassis and trailers
- Route, measure, and crimp heavy-duty hydraulic hoses, steel tubes, and fittings to eliminate any fluid leaks or pressure drops
- Fit and align Power Take-Off (PTO) units to commercial vehicle transmissions to power the tanker's liquid pumping systems.
- Read, analyse, and implement designs strictly from complex fluid power layouts and engineering schematics.
- Read and interpret hydraulic schematics and engineering drawings
- Conduct pressure testing and flow rate diagnostics to verify system performance, troubleshooting any circuit faults
prior to vehicle handover.




- Ensure all high-pressure lines and system designs meet safety standards for flammable liquids and hazardous goods
transport

What You'll Bring

- Proven experience as a Hydraulic Fitter, Technician, Fluid Power Specialist or Mechanical Fitter heavy vehicle manufacturing or transport maintenance
- Strong proficiency in diagnosing, testing, and building high-pressure hydraulic circuits.
- Deep knowledge of hose sizing, thread identification (BSPP, JIC, NPT), and tube bending.
- Ability to interpret technical engineering drawings and fluid power schematics quickly
- Cert III in Engineering (Mechanical Fitter, Maitenance or equivalent trade qualification
- Recognised post-trde certifications in Fluid Power/Hydraulics Systems
- High Risk Work License for Forklifts or Overhead Cranes (highly preferred)
- Experience with hazardous goods machinery or transport vehicle regulations is an advantage.

What is on Offer

- Permanent Role - Day Shift $48phr
- Secure, long-term role with an industry leader
- Modern workshop and well-equipped facility
- Supportive team culture and ongoing development
- Strable workload with robust future growth

INTERVIEWS ARE TAKING PLACE NOW!!! Call Lisa or Moria to find out more on 1800 764 893

📌 Hydraulic Technican/Mechancial Fitter (Melbourne)
🏢 Our customer
📍 Melbourne