Development Research/Technician (211D)

Caterpillar; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Peterborough is looking for a Multi-skilled Maintenance Technician to provide expert technical support for engine testing. Responsibilities include responding to breakdowns, conducting repairs, and engaging with a diverse team. Ideal candidates will have an engineering apprenticeship and knowledge of maintenance processes. This role offers competitive salary and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Served a full engineering indentured apprenticeship.
• Thorough knowledge of maintenance processes and familiarity with materials.

Responsibilities

• Respond to testbed and facility breakdowns using fault finding.
• Cover maintenance, repair, and installation of new facility equipment.
• Engage with a diverse, multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Maintenance processes and tools

Mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical drawings

Accuracy and attention to detail

Troubleshooting technical problems

Education

Qualified to NVQ level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Career Area: Engineering

Job Title: Multi-skilled Maintenance Technician

Salary: £28,500 - £31,500

Contract: Permanent

Location: Peterborough, UK

Hiring Manager: Edward Mogridge

Closing Date: 10th October

The GED mechanical maintenance team provides expert technical support to the GED state-of-the-art engine test facility to ensure quality data output is maintained. The team has responsibility for the manufacture, implementation and upgrade of test facility support systems and rigs to assist in engine development and verification.

The successful candidate will have the knowledge, base skills and experience to be able to maintain the mechanical plant within the GED facility to the high standard required to keep the company at the forefront of today’s technology.

Job Responsibilities and Duties:

• Responding to testbed and other facility breakdowns using fault finding to effectively conduct repairs using a variety of techniques.
• Cover the maintenance, repair and installation of new facility equipment.
• Follow documented standard work procedures/instructions, using various hand power tools and lifting equipment provided.
• Engaging with a diverse, multi-disciplinary team including peers, engineers, and external contractors.
• Run improvement and root cause investigation projects and present findings through technical presentations to the wider team.
• Training and supporting apprentices and co-workers.
• Balancing workload and priorities in line with the business needs.
• Working to and modelling health and safety standards to keep individuals, team members and the public safe.
• Keep the work area clean, tidy and safe in line with 5S.

Skills and Experience

Candidates will have gained the following skills and experience through previous roles:

• Served a full engineering indentured apprenticeship and/or Qualified to a minimum of NVQ level 3 or equivalent and/or relevant job related experience.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of maintenance processes and tools, machine shop operations, equipment and processes plus familiarity with materials and quality objectives.
• Ability to read and interpret, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical drawings and schematics.
• Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
• Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
• Troubleshooting Technical Problems: Knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, detect and resolve technical problems in a manufacturing environment.

Candidates may have gained the following skills and experience through previous roles:

• Fault finding and diagnostics on hydraulic systems or Fuel Systems.
• Laser alignment of rotating equipment.

The Successful Candidate may also be a subject matter expert in one of the following fields:

Mechanical Maintenance – responding to all aspects of mechanical maintenance including breakdowns, planned works and Total Preventative maintenance working individually and among a diverse team.

Pneumatics and Hydraulics - Ability to respond to requests to install, fault diagnose and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems, including understanding and the use of schematic and detailed circuit drawings and schematics.

Pipe Fitting - Ability to provide the installation of all service systems within G.E.D. (With the exception of live steam). Including but not limited to; Compressed air, Process water, Chilled water, Low pressure hot water, diesel fuel and all associated components.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply