Hydraulic Test Technician

Salary: £25000.00 - £30000.00 per annum

• Southam, Warwickshire
• Construction White Collar and Freelance
• Permanent

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)
• Company sick pay scheme
• Auto-enrolment Pension
• 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.

Desirable:

• 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! 🙂

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