Emissions Measurement Technician

ZipRecruiter; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Emissions Measurement Technician to join a state-of-the-art R&D centre in Peterborough. The ideal candidate will have experience in plant maintenance and knowledge of emissions measurement technology. This full-time role offers an opportunity to contribute to innovative projects in a fast-paced environment. Pay rate ranges from £19.85 to £22.85 per hour.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in plant or instrumentation maintenance.
• Technical apprenticeship with an electro-mechanical bias or equivalent experience.
• Ability to continuously learn and share knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Install, service, calibrate, and maintain emissions measurement equipment.
• Assist in technical investigations of emissions technologies.
• Perform preventative maintenance and calibration.

Skills

Plant maintenance experience

Electro-mechanical apprenticeship

Root Cause Analysis techniques

Experience with gaseous measurement

Safety commitment

Experience with Horiba MEXA Analysers

Knowledge of Sierra/Cambustion Analysers

Understanding of technical drawings

Tools

Horiba MEXA Gaseous Analysers

Sierra/Cambustion Particulate Analysers

AVL Smoke/MicroSoot/Opacimeter instruments

Job description

Overview

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Emissions Measurement Technician to join our client’s team at a dedicated, state-of-the-art Research & Development Centre in Peterborough. In this fast-paced and professional environment, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Emissions Measurement maintenance department. This is an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge emissions measurement technology and contribute to the development of future products.

Location: Peterborough, UK

Job Type: Full-time, 12-month rolling contract

Pay rate: £19.85 - £22.85 per hour basic rate (+22% uplift for the shifts)

Hours: Earlies (05:30-14:00), Days (07:00-16:30), Afternoons (13:00-22:30)

This role includes weekend working – 1 weekend in 4.

Responsibilities

• Install, service, calibrate, and maintain the fleet of advanced emissions measurement equipment.
• Assist engineers in conducting technical investigations of current and future emissions measurement technologies.
• Perform Total Preventative Maintenance (TPM) and calibration of emissions measurement equipment.
• Oversee the operation of measurement equipment and conduct diagnostic investigations.
• Make modifications to facility plant, test rigs, and equipment.
• Provide first-line breakdown cover to ensure minimal disruption to testing schedules.
• Evaluate products and processes within the emissions measurement discipline.

Skills & Experience Required

• Essential:
  • Proven experience in plant or instrumentation maintenance.
  • A technical apprenticeship with an electro-mechanical bias or equivalent extensive industry experience.
  • The ability to continuously learn and share knowledge with peers.
  • A proactive and self-starting approach to tasks.
  • A strong understanding of Root Cause Analysis techniques and Permanent Corrective Actions.
  • Practical experience and theoretical knowledge of gaseous and/or particulate measurement.
  • A strong commitment to safety in the workplace.
  • Experience with Horiba MEXA Gaseous Analysers.
  • Knowledge of Sierra/Cambustion Particulate Analysers and partial flow systems.
  • Familiarity with AVL Smoke/MicroSoot/Opacimeter instruments.
  • Experience working in an engine test cell environment.
  • Previous experience in an engineering technician role.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will be a strong team player with a customer-focused attitude. You must be able to adapt to a fast-paced working environment, maintain high work standards, and possess a keen eye for detail. The ability to read and understand technical drawings and schematics is also essential.

If you are a self-motivated individual with a passion for technology and a desire to work in a dynamic and innovative environment, we encourage you to apply.

Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy