Pressure Tester

Workforce Recruitment and Training; Redditch; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Workforce Recruitment and Training is seeking a Hydrotester for a full-time role with a global manufacturing partner based in Redditch. The position involves hydrostatic testing of components, safe operation of testing rigs, and strict adherence to quality standards.

The ideal candidate will have experience in mechanical testing or hydraulics, be detail-focused, and capable of interpreting drawings and test specs.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical testing or hydraulics is preferred.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and test specifications.
• Reliable and safety-conscious.
• Physically capable of manual tasks and lifting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hydrostatic testing on components and equipment.
• Operate and monitor testing equipment safely and accurately.
• Ensure all products meet required quality and pressure standards.
• Interpret technical drawings and test specifications.
• Record and report test results with precision.
• Maintain rigorous quality control throughout all processes.
• Adhere to all health & safety procedures at all times.
• Support general workshop and production activities.
• Handle, load, and move materials safely.
• Prepare equipment for testing.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Use an overhead crane (experience preferred but not essential; full training provided)

Skills

Hydrotesting

Mechanical testing

Quality control

Safety-minded

Overhead crane

Tools

Testing equipment

Overhead crane

Job description

Shift: 7:30am - 4:15pm, with early finish on Friday

Pay: £12.87 per hour ( or £14.42 with holiday pay)

Contract: Full-time

We are partnering with a well-established global manufacturing company based in Redditch to recruit a Hydrotester for a full-time role. This position is ideal for candidates with experience in mechanical testing, hydraulics, or manufacturing environments. Immediate or short-notice availability is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct hydrostatic testing on components and equipment
• Operate and monitor testing equipment safely and accurately
• Ensure all products meet required quality and pressure standards
• Interpret technical drawings and test specifications
• Record and report test results with precision
• Maintain rigorous quality control throughout all processes
• Adhere to all health & safety procedures at all times

Additional Duties

• Support general workshop and production activities
• Handle, load, and move materials safely
• Prepare equipment for testing
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment
• Use an overhead crane (experience preferred but not essential; full training provided)

Person Specification

• Reliable, punctual and hardworking
• Comfortable working in a hands-on engineering environment
• Willing to work in all workshop conditions
• Strong attention to detail and safety awareness
• Mechanical or testing experience advantageous but not essential
• Experience using an overhead crane is desirable but not essential
• Team player with a positive attitude
• Physically fit and capable of carrying out manual tasks

Working Hours

7:30 - 4:15pm

Early finish on Fridays

Ideal Candidates May Include

• Anyone practical, dependable and seeking stable, long-term employment.