Hydraulic Test Engineer

Job Title: Hydraulic Test Engineer

Salary: up to £30,000 per annum dependent upon experience

Location: Ramsgate, Kent

Aeropeople have partnered with a global designer and manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices who are now looking to hire a permanent Hydraulic Test Engineer, to be based at their site in Ramsgate. The successful candidate would be expected to be on site 5 days per week.

Established more than 60 years ago, the company employ more than 21,000 employees in 35 different countries. They are a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets, recognised as a global provider of third-party MRO services to commercial, regional and general aviation customers as well as military, helicopter and business jet markets. As a global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices they offer specialised services for more than 5,000 components over a variety of aircraft systems with capabilities covering aircraft windings, electrical power, hydraulic components, landing gear and safety equipment.

This role is working a 39 hour week. Hours of work are Monday- Thursday: 8am- 4.30pm and Friday: 8am- 4pm. A 9 day fortnight is available to those who want it.

Main Responsibilities:

• Complete the hydraulic testing of pumps, motors, valves, actuators, servos and landing gears from a variety of rotary and fixed wing aircraft platforms.
  
  
• Fault diagnose hydraulic and mechanical fluid power systems.
  
  
• Monitor stock levels for hydraulic fluid and consumables.
  
  
• To complete daily/weekly maintenance checks of test rigs.
  
  
• Maintain and improve housekeeping in all areas of the Test Bay.
  
  
• Support with continually improving safety by addressing both physical safety issues and safety attitudes within the fluid power section.
  
  
• Document all training both internal and external.
  
  
• Adhere to industry standard QA rules and regulations.
  
  Benefits:
  
  
• Basic salary up to £30,000 dependent upon experience
  
  
• Overtime available at x 1.5 normal rate during the week/ x 2 normal rate at weekends
  
  
• Company pension (6% employer/ 3% employee)
  
  
• Salary sacrifice twice per year
  
  
• 25 days Annual Leave (increases to 26 after 10 years’ service) plus Bank holidays
  
  
• Option to work a 9 day fortnight
  
  
• Westfield health allowance towards services of employee’s choosing
  
  
• Career progression available and qualifications/ training funded by company
  
  
• Annual pay reviews as standard/ additional pay reviews through progression
  
  
• Early Finish on Friday
  
  
• Free onsite parking
  
  
• Life Assurance x 4 salary
  
  
• Monthly Wellness Breakfast
  
  
• Employee assistance programme
  
  
• Company days out
  
  
• Charity events
  
  
• Employee discount scheme through pension provider (Aon)
  
  
• Long Service Awards
  
  
• Vouchers to reward non sickness
  
  
• Christmas vouchers
  
  About You:
  
  

• Ideally degree educated with heavy bias in hydraulics
  
  
• Proven experience in mechanical/ hydraulic systems
  
  
• Proven experience in a hydraulic testing environment
  
  About Aeropeople:
  
  Whether you’re looking for your next job or searching out the next superstar to join your team…
  
  Aeropeople’s expertise and experience is entrenched in the aerospace, aviation, engineering, motorsport, automotive, and defence industries. We have the insight and know-how at both a local and international level to help bring people and businesses together, saving time and energy. Our capability is validated through our Engineering Services division encompassing Aircraft Line Maintenance services and Continuing Airworthiness Maintenance Organisation (CAMO), combined with our Aviation Training division offering technical training aircraft courses.
  
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