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Assistant Test Engineer
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- Bradford, West Yorkshire
- Permanent
- Full Time
- £27,000 - £33,000 Per Annum
Job Description
Join a specialist engineering business where you'll receive industry-leading training and develop sought-after hydraulic testing skills. Perfect for an experienced engineer or mechanically minded professional looking for a long-term career with genuine progression opportunities.
Client Details
My client is a well-established and highly respected, family-run engineering business with a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and customer service. Operating within the specialist and technical hydraulics sector, they work closely with globally recognised brands and continue to invest in their people, technology and future growth. They offer a supportive working environment where employees are encouraged to develop their skills and build long-term careers.
Description
This Assistant Test Engineer role will suit a mechanically minded Engineer looking to develop specialist hydraulic expertise, while working on a wide range of pumps, motors, valves, gearboxes and hydraulic equipment. You'll be expected to work independently and as part of the team, producing high quality work to tight tolerances with a right first time attitude.
Working alongside experienced professionals, you'll be responsible for:
Testing hydraulic components such as pumps, motors and ancillary equipment
Fault finding and detailed inspection work
Compiling test certificates and performance graphs
Working on units from a variety of manufacturers
Assisting with service work when required
Reporting to the Test Supervisor and Technical Manager
This position offers extensive training and development, making it ideal for someone who enjoys problem-solving and is eager to expand their technical knowledge.
Profile
We are looking for a practical, reliable and motivated individual who takes pride in delivering high-quality work.
Ideally, you will have:
NVQ Level 3 Mechanical Engineering qualification or equivalent
Experience working within an engineering, manufacturing or workshop environment
Understanding of hydraulic systems and components (desirable but not essential)
Ability to read and interpret mechanical or hydraulic drawings and schematics
Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
Good IT literacy, including Microsoft Office programmes
Understanding of workshop health and safety practices
A positive attitude and genuine desire to learn and develop new technical skills
Previous hydraulic testing experience would be advantageous but is not essential, as comprehensive training will be provided.
Job Offer
£13.50 - £16.00 per hour depending on experience
Permanent position
Days based role
Overtime opportunities
Ongoing training and mentoring
Career progression into a highly skilled Hydraulic Test Engineer position
23 days holiday plus bank holidays
Company pension scheme
Death in service benefit
Free on-site parking
Client Details
My client is a well-established and highly respected, family-run engineering business with a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and customer service. Operating within the specialist and technical hydraulics sector, they work closely with globally recognised brands and continue to invest in their people, technology and future growth. They offer a supportive working environment where employees are encouraged to develop their skills and build long-term careers.
Description
This Assistant Test Engineer role will suit a mechanically minded Engineer looking to develop specialist hydraulic expertise, while working on a wide range of pumps, motors, valves, gearboxes and hydraulic equipment. You'll be expected to work independently and as part of the team, producing high quality work to tight tolerances with a right first time attitude.
Working alongside experienced professionals, you'll be responsible for:
Testing hydraulic components such as pumps, motors and ancillary equipment
Fault finding and detailed inspection work
Compiling test certificates and performance graphs
Working on units from a variety of manufacturers
Assisting with service work when required
Reporting to the Test Supervisor and Technical Manager
This position offers extensive training and development, making it ideal for someone who enjoys problem-solving and is eager to expand their technical knowledge.
Profile
We are looking for a practical, reliable and motivated individual who takes pride in delivering high-quality work.
Ideally, you will have:
NVQ Level 3 Mechanical Engineering qualification or equivalent
Experience working within an engineering, manufacturing or workshop environment
Understanding of hydraulic systems and components (desirable but not essential)
Ability to read and interpret mechanical or hydraulic drawings and schematics
Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
Good IT literacy, including Microsoft Office programmes
Understanding of workshop health and safety practices
A positive attitude and genuine desire to learn and develop new technical skills
Previous hydraulic testing experience would be advantageous but is not essential, as comprehensive training will be provided.
Job Offer
£13.50 - £16.00 per hour depending on experience
Permanent position
Days based role
Overtime opportunities
Ongoing training and mentoring
Career progression into a highly skilled Hydraulic Test Engineer position
23 days holiday plus bank holidays
Company pension scheme
Death in service benefit
Free on-site parking