Workshop Technician in Cowley, Oxfordshire

New Recruits are pleased to be working with a well-known engineering company who are looking to expand their permanent team due to business growth.

As a Workshop Technician you will be responsible for the strip-down, inspection, repair, modification, and testing of hydraulic pumps, motors, and valves within the workshop. The role requires a high level of accuracy, attention to detail, and adherence to engineering best practices.

Working Hours

Monday to Thursday 07:30 – 16:30, Friday 07:30 – 12:00

Key Responsibilities

· Carry out strip-down, fault analysis, repair, and modification of hydraulic pumps, motors, and valves

· Perform new unit modifications in line with customer or engineering requirements

· Produce written technical reports detailing the condition of un-repaired units

· Identify and prepare parts lists and quantities required to complete repairs

· Support and participate in functional testing of repaired and modified units

· Work in accordance with company procedures, quality standards, and general engineering best practices

· Maintain a clean, safe, and organised workshop environment

· Contribute positively to continuous improvement initiatives within the workshop

Candidate Requirements

· Proven experience in a workshop or technician role, ideally involving the repair, assembly, or maintenance of precision-engineered mechanical or hydraulic components

· Experience within a mechanical role is an advantage

· Strong attention to detail and a consistent, methodical approach to work

· Ability to work effectively within a small team environment

· Good communication skills and the confidence to use initiative and suggest improvements to existing processes

· An academic qualification in a relevant engineering or technical discipline would be advantageous

Training & Development

Full training will be provided.

Training will include in-house instruction as well as further training in Germany after successful completion of probationary period.