Trainee Hydraulic Test Engineer

AMETEK, Inc.; Ramsgate; On-site; GBP 25,000 - GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global industrial technology company is seeking a Trainee Hydraulic Test Engineer for its Ramsgate site. The role involves supporting inspections and maintenance of hydraulic fluid power systems, monitoring stock levels, and ensuring a safe and clean working environment. An engineering qualification and experience in an engineering environment are preferred. Join an organization that values ethics, integrity, and social responsibility, and be a part of their commitment to innovation and excellence.

Qualifications

• Engineering Qualification required.
• Experience in an engineering environment is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Complete inspections of hydraulic and mechanical fluid power systems.
• Monitor stock levels for hydraulic fluid and consumables.
• Complete maintenance checks of test rigs.
• Maintain cleanliness in the Test Bay.
• Address physical safety issues and attitudes.
• Document all training conducted.
• Adhere to QA rules and regulations.

Skills

Engineering Qualification

Experience in an engineering environment

Job description

Job Title: Trainee Hydraulic Test Engineer

Location: Ramsgate, KEN, GB, CT12 5HE

Business Unit: Maintenance & Repair Europe

Posting Date: Jan 22, 2026

Job Description: AEM Limited has been Europe's leading independent overhaul and repair facility for more than 60 years. The company has a solid reputation in the aerospace industry for providing a broad range of services to international and regional airlines, helicopter operators and airframe manufacturers. Conducting business from three sites in the United Kingdom, AEM offers specialist services for in excess of 5,000 components over a variety of aircraft systems with capabilities covering aircraft windings, electrical power, hydraulic components, landing gear and safety equipment. In 2007 AEM Limited was acquired by AMETEK Inc, a global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices as a unit within AMETEK MRO’s Aerospace and Defense Division, a recognized global provider of third-party MRO services to commercial, regional and general aviation customers as well as military, helicopter and business jet markets.

We are currently looking for a Trainee Hydraulic Test Engineer for our Ramsgate site.

Responsibilities

• Complete the strip, inspection and fault diagnosis of hydraulic and mechanical fluid power systems, supporting the Hydraulic Test Engineer.
• Monitor stock levels for hydraulic fluid and consumables.
• To complete daily/weekly maintenance checks of test rigs.
• Maintain and improve housekeeping in all areas of the Test Bay.
• Support with continually improving safety by addressing both physical safety issues and safety attitudes within the fluid power section.
• Document all training both internal and external.
• Adhere to industry standard QA rules and regulations.

Qualifications/Experience

• Engineering Qualification
• Experience in an engineering environment

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.0 billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 21,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK (NYSE:AME) is a component of the S&P 500. Visit www.ametek.com for more information.