Strip Technician

Héroux-Devtek Inc.; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Early finish Fridays

Annual leave 25 days + holidays

Pension plan

Life insurance

Medical benefits from day one

Discounts and perks

Team building events

Diversity culture

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Héroux-Devtek Inc. in Runcorn, UK, is seeking a Cycle 1 Strip Technician to inspect, strip, fault-find, build and test hydraulic units in accordance with quality and regulatory requirements.

The role requires proficiency with precision measurement equipment, interpreting engineering drawings, and strong mechanical maintenance skills within a collaborative team to ensure components meet standards and support safe operation.

Qualifications

• Awareness of mechanical and hydraulic assemblies.
• Experience in mechanical maintenance, adjusting and fixing parts.
• Experience working in a quality/regulatory controlled environment.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Collaborate effectively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Inspect non-complex hydraulic units and components.
• Investigate and fault-find hydraulic units and issues.
• Interpret engineering drawings and specifications accurately.
• Work within a quality/regulatory controlled environment to meet documentation standards.
• Collaborate effectively with team members to ensure safe, reliable operation.

Skills

Mechanical/hydraulic assemblies

Mechanical maintenance

Quality/regulatory experience

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Tools

Vernier calipers

Micrometers

Job description

Runcorn
8 Pembroke Court
Manor Park
Runcorn, CH WA7 1TG, GBR

Description

Heroux-Devtek, the world’s 3rd largest producer of landing gear, serves the civil and military aerospace markets from production facilities in North America and Europe. The Company’s longevity, flexibility, and track record for the development and implementation of innovative production systems have distinguished it as a leader in the domain. With its most recent acquisitions, Heroux-Devtek is bolstering its status as one of the foremost landing gear, actuation and hydraulic system designers and manufacturers in the global aerospace industry.

Division info:

Located in Runcorn, United Kingdom, our newly extended 120,000 sq. ft. facility is a fully integrated site offering comprehensive manufacturing, repair, and overhaul services to the major players in the landing gear industry. Designated as a Center of Excellence, the facility specializes in surface treatment and assembly of small to medium sized landing gear systems.

Job Summary:

The Cycle 1 Strip Technician is responsible for the inspection, stripping, fault‑finding, build and test of hydraulic units in accordance with quality and regulatory requirements.

The role requires proficiency with precision measurement equipment, the ability to interpret engineering drawings, and strong mechanical maintenance skills. Working collaboratively, the technician ensures all components meet required standards and support safe, efficient operational performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Inspection of non-complex hydraulic Units
• Investigation and fault finding of hydraulic units.
• Fully conversant with measurement equipment, Vernier’s, micrometres etc.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings.
• Previously worked to documentation within a quality/regulatory controlled environment

Requirements:

• Awareness of mechanical/ Hydraulic assemblies
• Experience in Mechanical maintenance, adjusting and fixing of parts.
• Experience working in a quality/regulatory controlled environment.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Collaborate effectively within a team.

What we offer?

• Competitive salaries tied to performance, reviewed annually
• Standard 37-hour week with an early finish every Friday.
• Competitive holiday entitlement of 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Generous group pension plan with up to 7.5% employer contribution
• Life Assurance 4 x salary
• Company funded medical benefits package from day one
• Access to retail and gym discounts
• Loyalty bonuses
• Supportive environment where you can learn and grow
• A culture where diversity is valued, empowering individuals to contribute positively to the organization's success.
• Team Building social events

Héroux-Devtek aims to grow as an industry by meeting customer expectations through the dedication and commitment of its people. Heroux-Devtek emphasizes a culture cantered on the \"4 Rs\": Respect, Responsibility, Recognition, and Resilience. This entails fostering quality relationships with customers, colleagues, and suppliers, ensuring quality

delivery and fairness, acknowledging employee achievements, and promoting flexibility, openness, and tenacity among employees. This approach contributes to a stable workforce and reinforces an entrepreneurial spirit, guiding employees towards shared objectives.

Equal Opportunity to Employees: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any of these characteristics.

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