At a Glance
- Tasks: Test hydraulic equipment and ensure high-quality performance standards.
- Company: Friendly, family-owned hydraulic engineering company with a strong reputation.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, 31 days holiday, pension scheme, and free parking.
- Other info: Ongoing training and mentoring opportunities available.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team and develop specialist hydraulic skills in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 mechanical qualification or equivalent; experience in hydraulics is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 16 - 16 £ per hour.
PERMANENT
TEST ENGINEER - HYDRAULICS
BRADFORD - M606
SALARY UP TO £33k
Our client is small and friendly, family-owned hydraulic engineering company based on the Euroway Estate just off the M606 in Bradford.
Established in 1984, yet they work in partnership with five of the worlds leading hydraulic manufacturers and have built a strong reputation for quality and reliability.
They are looking for an Assistant Hydraulic Test Engineer to join their experienced test team.
This role is ideal for an experienced engineer or someone with a strong engineering background who wants to build and develop specialist hydraulic skills.
The Role
The ideal hyrdualic test engineer will work within the test department, youll be involved in a wide variety of testing and hydraulic work.
Youll be expected to work independently or as part of a team, producing high-quality work to tight tolerances with a right-first-time and can do attitude.
You will be supported by experienced colleagues and given time to develop, with a clear expectation of working to high standards and tight tolerances.
Key duties include:
Testing hydraulic pumps, motors and ancillary equipment
Compiling test certificates and performance graphs
Working on rotary equipment, gearboxes, pumps, motors and valves
Fault finding and detailed inspection work
Working on units from a variety of manufacturers
Assisting with service work when required
Reporting to the Test Supervisor / Technical Manager
What you'll get in return...
Ongoing in-house training and mentoring
Access to external training courses and manufacturer-led courses
The opportunity to grow into a highly skilled hydraulic test engineer
Exposure to a wide range of equipment and leading manufacturers
A positive attitude, willingness to learn and pride in your work are just as important as experience.
What you will have to offer...
NVQ Level 3 mechanical qualification or equivalent
Qualifications in hydraulic pump, motor, valve and transmission test is desirable but not essential.
Competent in IT skills and usage of Microsoft programs.
Knowledge of relevant health and safety requirements when working in the workshop.
Familiar with the working functions of hydraulic systems/components.
Ability to understand and follow hydraulic/mechanical drawings and schematics.
Training courses are available to support skill development and ongoing learning within the role
Hours of Work
Monday to
Thursday: 7:00am to 3:30pm
Friday: 6:00am 2:30pm can be flexible, but nice early finsihes
What you'll get....
Competitive pay: £13.50 £16.00 per hour (DOE)
31 days holiday inc bank holidays
Additional 1 day holiday after 5 years service
Company pension scheme
Free parking
A Greggs just down the road :-)
If youre an experienced engineer looking for a stable, long-term role within a supportive and well-established company, apply with your CV.
Apply and we'll be in touch to give you more details on the role.
This vacancy is being advertised by AMF Recruitment Ltd, a specialist recruitment business supporting the manufacturing industry.
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