MRO Hydraulic Test Technician

Ontic, a leading licensor and manufacturer of complex engineering parts for the global aerospace and defence industries, are now recruiting for an MRO Hydraulic Test Technician to join our Operations team, where you'll support the testing and validation of hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical assemblies to the highest aviation standards. This role will be based across our Staverton and Tewkesbury sites, with flexibility to travel between locations as required. The Role: As an MRO Hydraulic Test Technician, you'll play a critical role in ensuring the performance, safety and compliance of components before they are released. Working from detailed instructions and specifications, you'll carry out testing of hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical assemblies using dedicated test equipment, recording results and maintaining full traceability throughout the process.You'll also be responsible for fault finding, strip-down and repair of components, supporting wider engineering and quality investigations where required. Working closely with teams across Operations, Quality and Engineering, you'll help resolve issues efficiently to support on-time delivery. This is a hands-on role where attention to detail is essential, as you'll be working to tight tolerances and strict aviation standards, while maintaining accurate records and ensuring all work complies with company procedures and health and safety requirements.To be successful in this role, you'll bring experience working with mechanical or hydraulic components, ideally within an aerospace or similarly regulated environment. You'll be confident interpreting technical drawings and following detailed work instructions, with a strong appreciation for quality, traceability and working to strict standards.You'll have a high level of attention to detail and be comfortable working to tight tolerances and deadlines, with the ability to carry out fault finding and support repair activities. Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team are essential, as you'll collaborate with multiple functions to resolve issues and maintain workflow. An apprenticeship, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience would be advantageous, along with any exposure to electrical systems or hydraulic testing environments.At Ontic we care about your financial, physical, and mental wellness so we offer a range of benefits to support this. We care about what matters to you and have a valued culture of recognition and empowerment, accompanied by benefits that support work/life balance.Our benefits package highlights include: