Hydraulics Technician

Hydraulic Technician

West London

£30,000 - £35,000

Are you skilled in hydraulic systems and components? Join our team in West London as a Hydraulic Technician, where you'll play a crucial role in testing, repairing, and overhauling hydraulic components in accordance with manufacturers' procedures and customer requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Clean hydraulic units for visual inspection


• Paint strip components when necessary


• Conduct visual inspections and create route sheets


• Determine work scope based on conditions and customer requirements


• Create condition reports for hydraulic assemblies


• Disassemble and assemble hydraulic components following applicable manuals


• Perform final functional testing prior to release to service


• Collaborate with supporting departments for customer/technical information


• Maintain awareness of build requirements, schedules, and priorities


• Create bush logs and adhere to health and safety regulations


• Communicate production-affecting issues to supervisors


• Ensure compliance with Safety and Environmental Regulations and Company Procedures

Working Conditions:

• Flexible working hours, including weekends and overtime


• Contact with greases, oils, and manual handling


• Use of hand tools, power tools, and complex machinery equipment


• Maintain a clean and tidy working area to a 5s standard

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged standing with breaks throughout the day


• Lifting heavy aircraft components

Education and Qualifications:

• Minimum GCSE Level or equivalent


• Aircraft-related apprenticeship and further education preferred


• Experience in an EASA/FAA approved organization is advantageous

Experience and Knowledge:

• Knowledge of hydraulic components and principles


• Competency in basic hand tools and computer skills


• Familiarity with word processing, spreadsheets, and databases

Personal Qualities:

• Initiative-driven with strong analytical skills


• Effective communication and interpersonal skills


• Good planning, organization, and administration skills


• Ability to work under pressure and make decisions


• Proficient in problem-solving and team collaboration

Other Requirements:

• Right to work in the UK without any restrictions

If you have the necessary skills and experience, join us in this exciting role! Apply now and become an integral part of our dynamic team.