At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspect and maintain hydraulic units, ensuring top-notch quality and performance.
- Company: Join a leading aerospace company in a state-of-the-art facility in Runcorn.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, generous leave, pension plans, and health benefits from day one.
- Other info: Diverse and supportive culture with exciting team-building events.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team that values innovation and personal growth.
- Qualifications: Mechanical maintenance experience and teamwork skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
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. As a key part of the Centre of Division, we support several global programs, including: Gripen – SAAB, Hawk - BAE Systems, KF21 - Hanwha Aerospace, AW101 - Leonardo Helicopters. With a strong focus on cutting‑edge technology, advanced manufacturing processes, and lean techniques, we are committed to delivering high‑value, precision‑engineered components for complex 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 such as Vernier’s, micrometers, 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, annual leave 25 days + bank holidays
- Generous group pension plan with up to 7.5% employer contribution
- Life Assurance 3× 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 centered 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. User privacy is paramount, we are committed to safeguarding your personal data in compliance with GDPR regulation.
