Assembly & Test Technician

Omega Resource Group; Coven Heath; On-site; GBP 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace engineering firm in Wolverhampton is seeking an Assembly & Test Technician to assemble and test complex hydraulic systems. Ideal candidates will have a mechanical engineering background and be competent in reading engineering drawings and using measuring equipment. The role offers competitive salary, 25 days annual leave, and other benefits.

Benefits

25 Days Annual Leave

Life Assurance

Company Pension

Employee Share Option

Qualifications

• Proven experience within a complex engineering/manufacturing environment.
• Competent at reading and following different set procedures.

Responsibilities

• Finding and testing faults of complex hydraulic products.
• Assembling of complex hydraulic products.
• Completing Quality Audits.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Hydraulic testing

Reading engineering drawings

Using measuring equipment

Education

Apprentice trained in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Assembly tools

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Assembly & Test Technician

Location: Wolverhampton

Salary: Competitive

Shift: Day Shift

Salary: £40,539 + OT

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced mechanical‑biased technician to join a prominent aerospace engineering business in the Wolverhampton area.

You will be assembling and testing a mix of complex mechanical systems either in the repair section or in the new product build area. Ideally you will have some prior aerospace experience; however, for the right person this could be a great step into this world.

Responsibilities

• Finding and testing faults of complex hydraulic products.
• Assembling of complex hydraulic products.
• Reading engineering drawings.
• Completing Quality Audits.
• Building new/repairing complex hydraulic products.
• Using measuring equipment such as micrometers, vernier calipers and height gauges to inspect component parts.

Background / Qualifications

• Apprentice trained (or equivalent level of qualification) ideally within Mechanical Engineering.
• Proven experience within a complex engineering/manufacturing environment.
• Competent at reading and following different set procedures.
• Competent with a range of assembly tools.
• Hydraulic testing experience.

What we can offer

• 25 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays.
• Life Assurance.
• Company Pension beginning at 6%.
• Employee Share Option.

How to apply

For more information about this role, please contact Lee Powell on (phone number removed) or send a copy of your CV to.

Candidates who are currently an Aircraft Fitter, Aircraft Technician, Mechanical Fitter, Hydraulic Fitter, Fitter/Tester or Mechanical Technician may be suitable for this position.

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Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.