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Senior Test Engineer

Michael PageBradford, Yorkshire🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 9 Sept 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This on-site Senior Test Engineer role offers industry-leading training and genuine career progression within a highly respected engineering business. You'll thrive here if you are a mechanically minded professional eager to deepen your expertise in specialist hydraulics and contribute to a company known for its quality and innovation. This is an excellent opportunity to build a long-term career with a supportive team.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
On Site
Location
Bradford, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Microsoft Office

Job Description

Join a specialist engineering business where you'll receive industry-leading training to continue your developing career. Perfect for an experienced engineer or mechanically minded professional looking for a long-term career with genuine progression opportunities.

Client Details

My client is a well-established and highly respected, family-run engineering business with a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and customer service. Operating within the specialist and technical hydraulics sector, they work closely with globally recognised brands and continue to invest in their people, technology and future growth. They offer a supportive working environment where employees are encouraged to develop their skills and build long-term careers.

Description

This Test Engineer role will suit a mechanically minded Engineer looking to further develop their specialist hydraulic expertise, while working on a wide range of pumps, valves, motors, transmissions and other hydraulic equipment. You'll be expected to work independently and as part of the team, producing high-quality work to tight tolerances with a right-first-time attitude.

Working alongside experienced professionals, you'll be responsible for:

  • Testing hydraulic components such as pumps, valves, motors, transmissions and other ancillary equipment
  • Fault finding and detailed inspection work
  • Compiling test certificates and performance graphs
  • Working on units from a variety of manufacturers
  • Assisting with service work when required
  • Working alongside the Workshop and Technical Managers to achieve customer requirements

This position offers extensive training and development, making it ideal for someone who enjoys problem-solving and is eager to expand their technical knowledge.

Profile

We are looking for a practical, reliable and motivated individual who takes pride in delivering high-quality work.

Ideally, you will have:

  • NVQ Level 3 Mechanical Engineering qualification or equivalent
  • Experience working within an engineering, manufacturing or workshop environment
  • Understanding of hydraulic systems and components
  • Ability to read and interpret mechanical or hydraulic drawings and schematics
  • Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
  • Good IT literacy, including Microsoft Office programmes
  • Understanding of workshop health and safety practices
  • A positive attitude and genuine desire to learn and develop new technical skills

Previous hydraulic testing experience would be advantageous but is not essential, as comprehensive training can be provided. Knowledge of the hydraulics industry or products is essential though.

Job Offer

  • Competitive Salary
  • Permanent, days-based role
  • Overtime opportunities available
  • Ongoing training and development
  • 23 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Company pension scheme
  • Death in service benefit
  • Free on-site parking

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