Hydraulic Technician - Hydraulics Network

About us

Hydraulics Network is a part of the Motion family and is a leader in the distribution of hydraulic components. We stock and supply thousands of parts from major hydraulics manufacturers around the world.

Our popular parts catalogue now includes more than 400 pages of hydraulic components, all held in stock, as we strive to be the best genuine wholesaler to the hydraulics industry in Australia.

About the role

We are seeking a skilled Hydraulic Technician to modify, rework, assemble, and test hydraulic components to meet individual customer requirements. The role requires the ability to work independently, lead other team members when required, and maintain high standards of safety, quality, and service.

The successful candidate will help deliver reliable work and minimise customer downtime.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Workshop modification, reworking and testing of new hydraulic components to meet customer's individual requirements
• Manufacture and testing of hydraulic power units
• Report on equipment following disassembly and inspection
• Ability to work independently and lead other staff members
• Onsite hydraulic support for local customers

About you - Skills and experience:

• Trade qualifications (Mechanical) as a Fitter, Turner & Machinist or Plant Mechanic w/ hydraulic experience
• Valid Driver's license
• Fitting experience with fixed and mobile plant applications
• Understanding the importance of accuracy and quality
• Fault finding and experience with fixed plant and mining equipment desirable
• Low voltage electrical experience will be an advantage

What We Offer You:

• Market aligned remuneration with annual salary reviews: Your salary grows with your skills and performance.
• Career Progression: Clear pathways to develop and advance within Motion and the wider network with access to free webinars, training events and courses.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Including retail discounts, bonus incentives, recognition programs, supplied uniforms, parental leave top-up allowance and access to wellbeing/employee assistance programs.

• Eligible for 1 Good to Give Leave Day per calendar year in addition to normal leave entitlements to participate in volunteering activities

Why us?

Motion Australia is a leader in the distribution of industrial products. We operate across Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia, and Singapore where opportunities are endless for a motivated individual.

We are a Company who values relationships, therefore we need this role to always work to foster and maintain trusted relationships across all levels of our business and seek to support and add value to our store network, managers, and leaders.

With 1300 staff members in Australia, We focus on continuous improvement and sustainable growth as our two main objectives. This is driven by our long-term investment in people, systems, process, and new growth opportunities for our people.

Join us on this exciting journey of success and growth and let us help you empower your career with us!

MOTION is an equal opportunity employer

You must be either an Australian Citizen or a holder of an Australian Permanent Residency Visa to be eligible to apply for this position.

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click "Apply for this job" and submit both your resume and cover letter. Please note only short-listed candidates will be contacted.