Survey Technician in Runcorn

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.

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, supports 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.

Working as part of a team of Technicians, you’ll be responsible for the disassembly and survey of a variety of hydraulic assemblies undergoing repair or overhaul; from simple actuators to complex Landing Gear systems. Following a period of training and gaining familiarity of the products in the disassembly role, the job will progress to a survey position. This is where your knowledge of working with tight tolerances and keen eye for detail will come to the fore, as the survey role involves detailed inspection of each component using Component Maintenance Manuals and Approved Repair Schemes for guidance. The outcome of this survey is a completed survey report, containing details of any required rework schemes to be applied.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret Component Maintenance Manuals (CMMs), Engineering Repair Schemes, and technical drawings to support accurate survey and inspection activities.
• Carry out visual inspection and survey of hydraulic components, ensuring compliance with required tolerances and quality standards.
• Use precision measurement equipment (e.g., verniers, micrometers) to assess component condition and dimensional accuracy.
• Participate in the build, test, strip and, where required, fault‑finding of simple and complex hydraulic units.
• Work to controlled documentation in accordance with regulatory and quality standards (AS9100/AS9110).
• Record survey details and findings using designated software tools.
• Apply 5S principles to maintain a clean, organised, and efficient work area.
• Work independently when required, demonstrating initiative, accuracy, and strong attention to detail.

Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to interpret CMMs, Engineering Repair Schemes, and component/assembly drawings.
• Strong understanding of tight tolerances and experience using precision measurement tools.
• Experience in visual inspection, survey work, or hydraulic build activities.
• Experience working to regulated documentation within a quality‑controlled environment (AS9100 or AS9110).
• High level of attention to detail with the ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Commitment to maintaining 5S principles.

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 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 centred 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.