Hydraulic-Biased Maintenance Technician
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- England,South East,Berkshire
- Full Time, Permanent
- £35,000 - £40,000 per annum
Job Description:
About theRole
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
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
Job number 3514845
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Company Details:
AGSE Global Services
Company size: 20–49 employees
Industry: Engineering
AGSE Global Services is a global provider of maintenance, repair, and asset management solutions to the airline and MRO sectors. Formed through the me...