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. Ontic is more than just a business, we’re a community of innovators who pride ourselves on fostering a culture where talent thrives, ideas flourish, and careers are built. We’re committed to excellence, driving us to continuously improve and adapt, ensuring that we remain at the forefront of our industry. 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. About you: At Ontic, our culture is integral to making sure we enjoy our work and deliver for our customers. While we look for the right skillset, we’re also looking for someone who will thrive within our recognition and empowerment culture. 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. Benefits 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: Up to 29 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays 10 hours paid volunteering time Annual goal share bonus scheme for all employees 24/ 7 Employee Assistance Program ( EAP) Discounts and offers from a range of retailers Best place to work We are more than the sum of our parts. And we’ve been recognised internally and externally for being so: We were ranked 9 in Best Companies’ Q3 leaderboard for Best Manufacturing Company based on our employee feedback 72.5% of employees who took part in our 2023 employee satisfaction survey said they are proud to work at Ontic No day is the same at Ontic; we have doubled in size over the last couple of years and are still in rapid growth. We attribute our success to empowering colleagues to create the opportunity, fostering an environment of autonomy where we ask for forgiveness, not permission. Our values Our values are intrinsic to everything we do: We share a common sense - we’re a global family of specialists with a shared passion for precision We have the freedom to choose - we’re challengers and innovators with the freedom to think differently and challenge the status quo We create the opportunity - we’re change- makers with a clear direction and can- do spirit We are a fast-paced business with ambitious growth plans; so if you are dedicated, enthusiastic and always seeking ways to improve, you'll enjoy a career with us!