At a Glance
- Tasks: Test and validate hydraulic and pneumatic products to ensure top-notch quality and performance.
- Company: Join a leading manufacturing company in Gloucester with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, generous holiday, and a range of wellbeing benefits.
- Other info: Great career growth opportunities and a supportive team environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in engineering by ensuring product reliability and safety.
- Qualifications: Experience in manufacturing or engineering, with a knack for problem-solving.
The predicted salary is between 32000 - 32000 £ per year.
Location: Gloucester
Type of work: permanent
Salary: £32,000 per annum
Hours of work: 38 hours per week, Monday to Thursday between 7:00 am and 05:00 pm
We are now seeking to recruit a Hydraulics Tester to work for a manufacturing company based in Gloucester. The appropriate candidate will be responsible for the testing, inspection, and validation of hydraulic and pneumatic products, ensuring all assemblies meet strict quality, safety, and performance standards required for critical engineering applications.
Key Responsibilities
- Test hydraulic cylinders, pneumatic cylinders, and associated systems to defined specifications and procedures
- Carry out pressure, functional, and performance testing to ensure reliability in demanding applications
- Conduct detailed visual inspections and quality checks throughout the testing process
- Accurately record and report test data, non-conformances, and results
- Diagnose faults and work closely with assembly, manufacturing, and engineering teams to resolve issues
- Ensure testing equipment is correctly maintained, calibrated, and used safely
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and testing efficiency
- Maintain compliance with ISO quality standards and company health & safety procedures
Skills & Experience
- Experience in a manufacturing, engineering, or production test environment (hydraulics/pneumatics preferred)
- Understanding of hydraulic or mechanical systems and testing processes
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Good problem-solving and fault-finding skills
- Effective communication and teamwork abilities
- Basic IT skills for recording and reporting data
Benefits
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Holiday entitlement: 25 days (plus bank holidays)
- Company pension scheme: 5% employee contribution, 3% employer contribution
- Life Assurance scheme: 3 x annual salary (death in service)
- A range of UNUM Wellbeing benefits, including Unlimited GP appointments, 24/7 Helpline financial & legal support, One-to-one lifestyle coaching, Physiotherapy, Medical Second Opinions, Unlimited mental health support, Savings & Discounts
- Programming training
If you think this is an appropriate opportunity, please email your CV or contact Marta on 01453 852 542. Omega is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Omega does not charge candidates any recruitment or job-seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.
Hydraulics Tester in Cheltenham employer: Omega Resource Group
Join a leading manufacturing company in Gloucester as a Hydraulics Tester, where you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to quality and innovation. Enjoy a supportive work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing with benefits such as a discretionary annual bonus, generous holiday entitlement, and comprehensive health support services. With opportunities for professional growth and development, this role offers a rewarding career path in a thriving engineering environment.
