Entrepreneurial Leader Heroux-Devtek, the world’s 3rd largest producer of landing gear, serves the civil and military aerospace markets from production facilities in North America and Europe. The Company’s longevity, flexibility, and track record for the development and implementation of innovative production systems have distinguished it as a leader in the domain. With its most recent acquisitions, Heroux-Devtek is bolstering its status as one of the foremost landing gear, actuation and hydraulic system designers and manufacturers in the global aerospace industry. Division info: Located in Runcorn, United Kingdom, our newly extended 120,000 sq. ft. facility is a fully integrated site offering comprehensive manufacturing, repair, and overhaul services to the major players in the landing gear industry. Designated as a Center of Excellence, the facility specializes in surface treatment and assembly of small to medium sized landing gear systems. As a key part of the Centre of Division, supports several global programs, including: Gripen – SAAB, Hawk - BAE Systems, KF21 - Hanwha Aerospace, AW101 - Leonardo Helicopters. With a strong focus on cutting-edge technology, advanced manufacturing processes, and lean techniques, we are committed to delivering high-value, precision-engineered components for complex landing gear systems. Job Summary: As an Assembly Technician, you’ll be responsible for building and stripping a variety of simple and complex hydraulic units and conducting efficient inspections and fault-finding investigations. Key Responsibilities: • Building, testing, and inspection of both routine and complex mechanical hydraulic systems • Fit and assemble of sub-assembly parts and components. • Identifying and repairing mechanically issues. • The ability to use variety of measuring equipment e.g. Micrometres. • Ensure compliance with aviation regulations and H.S.E Standards. • Working to engineering drawings, C.M.M s and Operation Instructions. Requirements: Desirable: • NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent • Previous experience as an Assembly Fitter in the Aviation Industry. • Strong understanding of mechanical hydraulics systems. • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and manuals. • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Required: We would consider all Engineering disciplines. If you have a positive attitude to training and would like to learn new skills, or up skill your current skill set, then we would love to hear from you. We Offer: • Generous group pension plan with up to 7.5% employer contribution matched by employees. • Competitive salaries tied to performance, reviewed annually for fairness. • 25 Days Annual leave plus Statutory Holidays. • 37-hour week Monday to Friday. • Days shift 8am- 4.30pm Monday to Thursday, Friday 8am -1.00pm. Alternating shift pattern, Early: 6.30am - 2.15pm Monday-Thursday. Friday 6.30am -12.30pm. Late 2.00pm - 9.45pm Monday-Thursday. Friday 12.30-18.30 • Overtime available after completion of training. • 3 Months Training Programme, before joining the shopfloor team. • Clean and Safe working environment. • A supportive and inclusive work environment. • We cultivate a culture where diversity is valued and respected, fostering innovation and organizational success. • Our motivating work environment and leadership approach empower individuals to enact meaningful change and contribute positively to the organization's success. • Friend referral bonuses and loyalty programs are accessible, providing incentives for referrals and encouraging loyalty among employees. • Social events like BBQs, Golf outings, and Christmas parties for team building and fostering a vibrant workplace culture. • The chance to work with a leading team in aviation Landing Gear. Join our Team today! Héroux-Devtek aims to grow as an industry by meeting customer expectations through the dedication and commitment of its people. Heroux-Devtek emphasizes a culture cantered on the "4 Rs": Respect, Responsibility, Recognition, and Resilience. This entails fostering quality relationships with customers, colleagues, and suppliers, ensuring quality delivery and fairness, acknowledging employee achievements, and promoting flexibility, openness, and tenacity among employees. This approach contributes to a stable workforce and reinforces an entrepreneurial spirit, guiding employees towards shared objectives. Equal Opportunity to Employees: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any of these characteristics. User privacy is paramount, we are committed to safeguarding your personal data in compliance with GDPR regulations