Proving Test Technician

PE Global is currently recruiting for a Proving Test Technician – engine focus, for a leading multi-national manufacturing client based in Peterborough.

This is an initial 12 month contract position working on site 5 days a week.

Working hours: Monday – Thursday: 8:00- 4:30 pm, Friday: 8:00 -1:00pm

Pay rate is £24.44ph PAYE or £33.17ph Umbrella.

Duties of the role/Responsibilities

• Follow documented standard work procedures/instructions to perform safe and defect free assembly of parts and components, using various hand, power tools and lifting equipment provided in the work area
• Follow and work to Engineers instructions to install prototype, pilot and production powertrains into machines.
• Operate a multitude of different off-highway vehicles
• Instrument powertrains installs with, thermocouples, pressure transducers, speed pickups and other forms of sensors.
• Diagnose and fix a range of faults on both powertrains and machine.
• Work from engineering drawings (electrical, mechanical and hydraulic)
• Manufacture parts from drawings using in house facilities (machining, welding and fabrication and fully equipped electronics lab).
• Produce electrical looms to interface powertrain and machine.
• Travel to various off site test and development facilities
• Keep the work area clean, tidy and safe in line with 5S and total preventative maintenance (TPM)
• Undertake training and further learning as required.

Education/Experience

• Min of 4 years’ experience, Mechanical / engine testing / automotive / heavy machinery
• Experience working in: Workshop environment, Testing or maintenance functions
• Engine/mechanical testing & diagnostics experience
• Ability to work across IC, electric, or EV systems
• Good machine/engine hydraulic, electrical, mechanical and diagnostic/problem solving skills.
• Previous experience in maintenance repair of off-highway vehicles and/or large goods vehicles.
• The ability to work closely with others is imperative, requiring team participation to achieve the agreed objectives.
• A good working knowledge of instrumentation and its application.
• You will possess effective communication skills to liaise with various levels of the organization.
• The ability to use hand/power tools, lifting and welding equipment.
• Prepared to undertake required training/learning.
• Applicants will ideally have an engineering or motor mechanics apprenticeship and some relevant work experience.

Interested candidates should submit an updated CV.

Please click the link below to apply.

***Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in UK***