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Hydraulic Preparator - Entry Level

Carbon60 are proud to be partnering with Lufthansa Technik Landing Gear Services to recruit for a Hydraulic Preparator Lufthansa Technik are a global leading provider of maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for the civil aviation industry.

This Hydraulic Preparator position is on a permanent basis and has become available due to continued growth and expansion. In this role, you will be responsible for assisting the Hydraulics team by cleaning and identifying Hydraulic assemblies and components, pipes and hoses and creating paperwork.

Role Responsibilities will include:

Perform initial identification of hydraulic assemblies & components, pipes & hoses, ensuring they are properly prepared for disposition.
Clean incoming hydraulic assemblies, components, pipes, and hoses to company standards.
Carry out disassembly of small parts and local paint removal after disassembly.
Create preliminary paperwork on SAP for hydraulic assemblies and components as per company procedures.
Assist in developing process improvements and updates to company documents, liaising with internal customers to implement changes successfully.
Work closely with the disposition team to meet deadlines and ensure an effective workflow.
Prepare and group hydraulic parts according to company documents ready for disposition and inspection, ensuring they are thoroughly cleaned and in an appropriate condition for inspection.
Skills and Experience required:

Prior experience in hydraulics or a mechanical/technical workshop is desirable.
Experience within an Aerospace Engineering or equivalent Environment preferred but not essential
Previous knowledge and experience of having worked with Hydraulics components preferred but not essentialWhy Lufthansa Technik Landing Gear Services? Here are some of their benefits and rewards:

Competitive Salary Package
Discretionary Bonus Scheme
Discounted Flight Benefits
Reduced Gym memberships Retail and Hotel Discounts
Seasonal Company EventsDay shift either 6am to 2pm or 7am to 3pm - either shift.

Up to £28,353 salary.

If you are interested in the role and want some more information, please contact Becky on (phone number removed) or email Interviews are being held shortly.

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

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