Hydraulic Test Engineer – Growth & Training Opportunities

Michael Page; Bradford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension

Death in service benefit

Free on-site parking

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Test Engineer to join a specialist hydraulic engineering business in the UK. The role focuses on testing pumps, valves, motors, transmissions and other hydraulic equipment, with fault finding and detailed inspections to ensure quality.

You will compile test certificates and performance graphs while working on units from various manufacturers, and assist with service work as needed alongside workshop and technical managers.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 Mechanical Engineering qualification or equivalent.
• Experience working within an engineering, manufacturing or workshop environment.
• Understanding of hydraulic systems and components.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical or hydraulic drawings and schematics.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Good IT literacy, including Microsoft Office programmes.
• Understanding of workshop health and safety practices.
• A positive attitude and genuine desire to learn and develop new technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Testing hydraulic components such as pumps, valves, motors, transmissions and other ancillary equipment.
• Fault finding and detailed inspection work.
• Compiling test certificates and performance graphs.
• Working on units from a variety of manufacturers.
• Assisting with service work when required.
• Working alongside the Workshop and Technical Managers to achieve customer requirements.

Skills

Fault finding

Read drawings

Hydraulic systems knowledge

IT literacy

Health & safety awareness

Education

NVQ Level 3 Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Michael Page is seeking a Test Engineer to join a specialist hydraulic engineering business in the UK. The role focuses on testing pumps, valves, motors, transmissions and other hydraulic equipment, with fault finding and detailed inspections to ensure quality.

You will compile test certificates and performance graphs while working on units from various manufacturers, and assist with service work as needed alongside workshop and technical managers.