Hydraulic Test Technician

Staffline; Down Hatherley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Hydraulic Test Technician. The successful candidate will perform testing and repairs on hydraulic components following strict aviation standards. Applicants should be detail-oriented with experience in mechanical or hydraulic components and possess good communication skills. The role offers a company bonus scheme, enhanced pension, and flexible working hours.

Benefits

Companywide bonus scheme

Discounts with retailers

Enhanced pension scheme

34 days of holiday

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Experience working on mechanical or hydraulic components.
• Ability to utilize detailed drawings and specifications.
• Experience with testing hydraulic units is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Test units according to strict guidelines and aviation standards.
• Fault find, strip down, and repair components.
• Ensure traceability throughout the testing processes.

Skills

Mechanical component testing

Attention to detail

Ability to follow written instructions

Oral and written communication

Education

Apprenticeship or equivalent experience

NVQ Level 3

Job description

Position: Hydraulic Test Technician
Location: Gloucester
type of position: Permanent

Working hours: 37 hours per week flex start and finish

Salary: 35,000 per annum to £38,000

Main Duties of Hydraulic Test Technician

• The test of units following strict guidelines and instructions set by the Company and its customers, in accordance with required Aviation standards
• Test of Hydraulic components
• Using appropriate test facilities perform required tests to the relevant specification recording results as necessary.
• Ensure traceability is maintained throughout the test processes
• Fault find, strip down and repair of components
• Supporting engineering/ Quality Investigations and project work
• Complete self-inspection of components and related cleaning to enable Quality Inspection and control checks to be carried out.

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Ability and experience of working on mechanical or hydraulic components. With ability and experience of utilising detailed drawings and other relevant documentation, to aid this requirement.
• Electrical experience is an advantage
• Experience of testing hydraulic units would be an advantage
• Experience of working to close tolerances and time limits
• Strong and demonstrable attention to detail in the build and testing of electrical and hydraulic components
• Ability to follow written instructions, in accordance with required Aviation standards, in the creation and testing of components
• Must have good written and oral skills
• Apprenticeship, equivalent experience or a qualification such as NVQ Level 3 are desired

What we can offer – Mechanical Test Technician

• Companywide bonus scheme.
• Discounts with a range of retailers.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• 34 days of holiday
• Flex starts and finish

If you think this role might be of an interest, please contact Marta Kosno 01453 852 542 and forward your CV to [e-mail]

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