Test Equipment Technician

Technical Network has been retained by an large manufacturer to recruit a couple of experienced Hydro-Mechanical Technicians to support their state of the art test equipment cells. Responsible for one of their key product test & validation areas this role provides a brilliant opportunity for a resilient and driven individual to make their mark on a growing UK business.
Test Equipment Technician – Hydraulic/ Mechanical
Location: Wolverhampton
Salary: c£49,000 (including shift allowance ) + benefits
This role focuses on the maintenance and support of complex hydraulic / mechanical test equipment systems used to validate the companies products, the successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring operational efficiency, minimising downtime and supporting continuous improvement across the site. The hours of work are double days - 6-2;2-10 M-F
Key Responsibilities
• Perform planned and reactive maintenance on test equipment
• Repair machinery and equipment compromising of complex hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, electrical/ control systems
• Supervise and manage third-party contractors on-site
• Support root cause analysis and continuous improvement activities
• Assist with Lean and site improvement initiatives
• Specify spare parts and support inventory management
Experience
Applications are sought from experience Maintenance Technicians or Hydro-mechnical Technicians who would like to specialise on test & validation test cells.
• Level 3 qualification in Mechanical, Hydraulic, Pneumatic Engineering or Maintenance (or equivalent)
• Proven experience testing, commissioning or maintaining of hydromechanical machinery or similar equipment
• Strong knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical systems
• Basic understanding of electrical principles
• Additional certifications in areas such as Hydraulic Safety, PSSR, BFPA, NFPC, or Fluid Power are beneficial
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work both independently and as part of a team
The opportunity:
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced maintenance professional to be part of a global  organisation working in a newly built high tech production facility with continued investment strategy. In return our client is offering an competitive salary and shift allowance plus generous pension scheme, life assurance, 33 days holiday, private health insurance.  Above all this is an opportunity to work on advanced, high-tech test & validation equipment offering ongoing training and development opportunities.
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