Pressure Tester

Workforce Staffing; Redditch; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Workforce Staffing is recruiting for a Hydrotester in Redditch for a full-time position with a well-established global manufacturing company.

The role focuses on hydrostatic testing, safe operation of testing equipment, and strict quality control. You will interpret drawings, report results, and assist in workshop activities.

Qualifications

• Experience in hydrostatic testing and interpreting test specifications.
• Ability to operate testing equipment safely and accurately.
• Comfortable working in a hands-on engineering environment with strong safety awareness.
• Overhead crane experience is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hydrostatic testing on components and equipment.
• Operate and monitor testing equipment safely and accurately.
• Record and report test results with precision.
• Maintain rigorous quality control throughout processes.
• Adhere to health and safety procedures at all times.
• Support general workshop and production activities.
• Handle, load and move materials safely.
• Prepare equipment for testing.
• Use an overhead crane (training provided).

Skills

Reliable

Punctual

Hands-on engineering

Detail-oriented

Safety awareness

Team player

Physically fit

Overhead crane

Tools

Overhead crane

Job description

HYDROTESTER (pressure testing)
Location: Redditch
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

• Hydrotesters
• Mechanical / Production Operatives
• Factory Workers
• Workshop Assistants
• General Operatives
• Anyone practical, dependable and seeking stable, long-term employment.