Hydraulic-Biased Maintenance Technician

Job summary

About the Role We are seeking a skilled Hydraulic-Biased Maintenance Technician to join our workshop team supporting the inspection, maintenance, overhaul, and repair of aircraft ground support equipment (GSE) and associated tooling. This is a hands-on, workshop-based role ideal for a technician with strong hydraulic system experience who enjoys fault finding, strip-downs, rebuilds, and ensuring critical aviation support equipment is maintained to the highest safety standards. Key Responsibilities Diagnose, fault-find, and repair hydraulic systems on aircraft ground support equipment Service and overhaul hydraulic pumps, rams, cylinders, valves, and pipework Maintain and repair GSE including: Hydraulic test rigs Aircraft jacks and lifting equipment Towbars and ground handling equipment Specialist tooling Conduct pressure testing and system performance checks Interpret hydraulic schematics and technical manuals Complete inspection reports and maintenance documentation Ensure compliance with UK safety and quality standards Maintain a clean, safe, and organised workshop environment Essential Skills & Experience Strong background in hydraulic systems (industrial, plant, or aviation preferred) Experience in mechanical fault finding and repair Ability to read hydraulic and engineering drawings Workshop-based maintenance experience Good understanding of safe working practices Full manual UK driving licence Ability to use a tablet to complete maintenance report write ups Must be able to gain an airport pass – therefore clean personal record and ability to show previous work/educational history up to 5 years prior with references. Desirable Experience working with aircraft ground support equipment NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering / Maintenance LOLER inspection experience Forklift or plant maintenance background Basic electrical fault-finding knowledge About You You will be: Detail-oriented with a strong safety mindset Comfortable working independently and as part of a team Proactive in diagnosing and solving technical problems Committed to maintaining high engineering standards What We Offer Competitive salary (dependent on experience) Overtime opportunities Company pension scheme Ongoing training and development Stable, long-term role within the aviation support sector