Test Technicians - Early, Late & Night Shifts Location: Bedhampton, Havant Contract: Long‑term PAYE (with potential for permanent employment) A major aerospace manufacturer is growing its hydraulic test division and is looking for Test Technicians to support the testing of pumps, motors and mechanical valves used across civil and military aircraft platforms. Available Shifts 2× Late Shifts 1× Night Shift Shift Patterns Day: 6:00-14:15 Mon-Thurs, 6:00-12:00 Fri Late: 14:00-22:15 Mon-Thurs, 12:00-18:00 Fri Night: 22:00-06:15 Mon-Thurs, 18:00-00:00 Fri Responsibilities Operate pressure and fuel test rigs Conduct internal and external leak checks Verify torque settings, pressures and flow rates Shim and adjust components to achieve required cracking pressures Interpret technical drawings and follow test documentation Accurately record results manually and electronically Work in line with DESAR, 5S and TPM standards Escalate non‑conformances when necessarySkills & Experience Required Experience testing mechanical valves (pressure or fuel systems) Understanding of hydraulic systems and principles Ability to read and interpret technical drawings Knowledge of leak testing, torque checks and flow measurement Familiarity with shimming, adjustment and DESAR processes Aerospace or MOD experience beneficial but not essentialWhat's Offered 33 days paid annual leave (or the option to include holiday pay within your hourly rate) Competitive pay with clear progression pathways Recently increased ratesPAYE Pay Rates Test Technician Level 1 Basic: £16.04 (Advance Holiday: £18.37) Overtime: £24.05 (Advance Holiday: £27.55) Sundays: £32.07 (Advance Holiday: £36.73) Earlies (10% uplift): £17.64 (Advance Holiday: £20.20) Lates (25% uplift): £20.04 (Advance Holiday: £22.96) Nights (33% uplift): £21.33 (Advance Holiday: £24.43) Eligibility Requirements Must have the right to work in the UK Must meet ITAR compliance criteria