Advanced Power System Technician

PE Global (UK); Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

PE Global is currently recruiting for an Advanced Power Systems Technician for a leading multinational manufacturing client based in Peterborough.

This contract position runs for 12 months and offers a PAYE rate of up to £20.24 per hour or £27.47 per hour via Umbrella, reflecting UK contractor pay structures. The role involves testing and supporting powertrain electrification activities and data analysis within a safety-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Full modern apprenticeship scheme electrical/mechanical bias.
• BTC Higher Award in Test – ONC/HNC or Degree educated and/or equivalent job-related experience.
• Experience in Electronics/Electrical background within an accredited Engineering curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Support engineers’ instructions providing feedback and updates on measurements and issues.
• Coordinate with logistics to obtain and order new parts and components to specifications required.
• Conduct direct build/strip and measure activities of electrification, Powertrain, Diesel and hybrid components, with some sub assembly and testing requirements.
• Perform electrical safety checks to meet regulations and standards; Insulations resistance, ground bonding, Hi-Pot checks, CANape and service tools usage.
• Conduct direct testing activities working from Lead engineer’s instructions and running multiple test bed software.
• Support data analysis on results and help support lead engineering teams.

Skills

Electrical background

Health & Safety

Electrical testing

Education

Full modern apprenticeship scheme electrical/mechanical bias

BTC Higher Award in Test – ONC/HNC or Degree

equivalent job-related experience

Tools

CANape

Test bed software

Job description

PE Global is currently recruiting for an Advanced Power Systems technician for a leading multi-national manufacturing client based in Peterborough.

This is an initial 12 month contract position, paying up to £20.24 per hour PAYE or £27.47 per hour Umbrella.

Duties of the role/Responsibilities

• Supporting engineers’ instructions providing feedback and updates on measurements and issues.
• Working with logistics in obtaining and ordering new parts and components to specifications required.
• Conduct direct build/strip and measure activities of our electrification, Powertrain, Diesel and hybrid components, with some sub assembly and testing requirements.
• Conduct electrical safety checks to meet regulations and standards; Insulations resistance, ground bonding, Hi-Pot checks, communications using CANape and service tools.
• Conduct direct testing activities working from Lead engineer’s instructions and running multiple test bed software.
• Support Data analysis on results and help support lead engineering teams.

Education/Experience

• Completed a full modern apprenticeship scheme electrical/mechanical biased, BTC Higher Award in Test – ONC/HNC or Degree educated and/or equivalent job-related experience.
• Electronics/Electrical background in an accredited Engineering curriculum or HNC with at least 6 years demonstratable experience.
• Excellent respect and adherence to Health & Safety – To follow correct risk assessments and safe systems of work along with standard work instructions.

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