Test Technician - Night Shift

Test Technician (Night Shift)

Location: Bedhampton, Havant
Contract Type: Long-term Contract (PAYE) with opportunity to go permanent
Shift: Training on Early Shift before moving to Permanent Night Shift
Rate: -23.38 PAYE or -26.78 PAYE + Holiday Pay (Night Shift Rate)

We are recruiting for an experienced Test Technician Level 2 to join a leading aerospace manufacturer based in Bedhampton, Havant.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a highly regulated aerospace environment, supporting the testing and validation of critical hydraulic and mechanical valve assemblies used across both civil and military aircraft platforms.

The successful candidate will initially complete training on the Early Shift before transitioning to a permanent Night Shift position. Working within a dedicated test facility, you will be responsible for carrying out pressure and fuel testing of mechanical valves, ensuring products meet stringent quality, safety and performance standards.

• Operate pressure and fuel test rigs for a range of aerospace mechanical valves.
• Conduct internal and external leak testing to identify product defects and ensure compliance.
• Verify and measure torque requirements against engineering specifications.
• Monitor and record pressure flow rates and performance data.
• Carry out shimming and mechanical adjustments to achieve specified cracking pressures.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, engineering documentation and written test procedures.
• Complete all test records accurately and maintain full product traceability.
• Raise and review non-conformances using the non-conformance database.
• Work in line with DESAR working practices and aerospace quality standards.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping through 5S and TPM methodologies.
• Ensure all testing activities are completed safely, efficiently, and to customer requirements.

• Experience using pressure test rigs and fuel test rigs within an engineering or aerospace environment.
• Knowledge of testing mechanical valves and hydraulic components.
• Experience checking:
  • Internal and external leaks
  • Torque requirements
  • Pressure and flow rates
  • Product performance against specifications
• Ability to carry out shimming and component adjustments to achieve cracking pressure requirements.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and written instructions.
• Understanding of non-conformance processes and quality documentation.
• Knowledge of DESAR working practices.
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles, including 5S and TPM.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.

• Aerospace, defence, MOD, or other highly regulated manufacturing background.
• Experience testing hydraulic systems, valve assemblies, or fuel systems.
• Previous experience working to aerospace standards and procedures.
• Exposure to electro-mechanical or hydro-mechanical products.

Monday to Thursday: 06:00 - 14:15 (30-minute unpaid break)
Friday: 06:00 - 12:00

Sunday to Wednesday: 22:00 - 06:15 (30-minute unpaid break)
Thursday: 22:00 - 04:00

Basic Rate

• -17.58 PAYE or -20.13 PAYE + Holiday Pay

Early Shift (+10%)

• -19.34 PAYE or -22.15 PAYE + Holiday Pay

Late Shift (+25%)

• -21.97 PAYE or -25.17 PAYE + Holiday Pay

Night Shift (+33%)

• -23.38 PAYE or -26.78 PAYE + Holiday Pay

Overtime

• x1.5 -26.37 PAYE or -30.20 PAYE + Holiday Pay
• x2 -35.15 PAYE or -40.27 PAYE + Holiday Pay

• Must have the right to live and work in the UK.
• Must be able to comply with aerospace and export control requirements, including ITAR restrictions where applicable.

If you have experience operating pressure or fuel test rigs, testing hydraulic or mechanical valve assemblies, and are looking for a long-term opportunity within a leading aerospace manufacturer, we''d like to hear from you.