Hydraulic Test Technician

JR United Kingdom; Southam CP; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering company is seeking a proactive Test Technician to join their production team in Southam. The successful candidate will prepare and conduct tests on hydraulic assemblies, ensuring product quality and adherence to specifications. This role offers training opportunities and a supportive work environment, focusing on safety and operational efficiency.

Benefits

Annual Bonus based on company performance

31 Days Holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays)

Training opportunities including potential overseas product training

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in a testing, assembly, or manufacturing environment required.
• Proficient in reading assembly drawings and test instructions.
• Conscientious and well-organised.

Responsibilities

• Conduct function and pressure testing of hydraulic assemblies.
• Prepare test rigs and maintain associated equipment.
• Record all test data accurately.

Skills

Understanding of hydraulic systems

Experience in testing

Attention to detail

Data entry skills

Education

NFPC training or equivalent

Full UK driving licence

Tools

Sage 200

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Are you a hands-on Test Technician with a keen eye for detail and experience in hydraulic systems? A well-established engineering company is looking for a proactive Test Technician to join their production team and play a vital role in product quality and testing.
About the Role:
As a Test Technician, you'll be responsible for preparing and conducting function and pressure tests on hydraulic assemblies and components. Working with high-pressure test rigs, you will ensure that products conform to exact specifications, contributing directly to the business's quality assurance and operational efficiency.
Benefits:

• Salary: up to £30,000 depending on experience
• Hours of work - 8:30 - 17:00 Monday to Thursday and 8:30 16:00 Friday - 36.5 hours
• Annual Bonus - Company performance based.
• 31 Days Holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
• Location: Southam
• Training opportunities including potential overseas product training.
• Supportive work environment with a focus on safety and quality.
• Opportunity to grow your skill set in a respected and specialist manufacturing company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct function and pressure testing of hydraulic manifold assemblies, valve packs, and cartridges.
• Use gauges, hoses, couplings, and flow meters to ensure all parts perform to the required standards.
• Follow written test procedures accurately and ensure all test data is recorded.
• Prepare test rigs and maintain associated equipment.
• Assist with general assembly of hydraulic parts and support warehouse or painting tasks as needed.
• Sign off pressure tests and certificates of conformity.
• Support assembly and logistics departments when required.

Skills & Experience:

• Understanding of hydraulic systems, components, and symbols (desirable).
• Experience in testing, assembly, or a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with ISO9001:2008 quality procedures.
• Proficient in reading assembly drawings and test instructions.
• Basic data entry skills (experience with Sage 200 desirable).
• Conscientious, well-organised, with a good attention to detail.
• Able to work flexibly and manage changing tasks efficiently.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• NFPC (National Fluid Power Centre) training or equivalent.
• Forklift or heavy lifting experience (not essential).
• Prior experience using hydraulic test rigs and related equipment.

If this sounds like you, please apply today! :)