Engine Build Technician - Development & Research

JR United Kingdom; Peterborough; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking an Engine Build Technician in Peterborough for a 12-month contract. This role involves assisting engineers in engine build and dismantle activities, ensuring high-quality data collection, and supporting training and process improvements. Applicants should have a background in engineering or motor mechanics and demonstrate strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must possess effective communication skills and the ability to follow verbal/written instructions.
• Experience in engine test/research and development is necessary.
• Good mechanical diagnostic/problem-solving skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers with technical investigations of products and components.
• Follow standard work procedures for engine build tasks.
• Communicate effectively with engineers on engine test programs.

Skills

Accuracy and Attention to Detail

Decision Making and Critical Thinking

Effective Communications

Technical Excellence

Troubleshooting Technical Problems

Education

Engineering or Motor Mechanics Apprenticeship

Relevant Higher Education

Tools

Microsoft Office

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Client:

Innova Solutions

Location:

peterborough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

10.06.2025

Expiry Date:

25.07.2025

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Job Description:

Engine Build Technician - Development & Research

12 months Contract

Peterborough, UK (Onsite)

Rate : 18-20 GBP Per Hour Inside IR35 through Umbrella

The Opportunity:

An opportunity is available within our Global Engine Development team (GED) at the Peterborough Engine Facility. GED is instrumental in the development, validation, and certification of our new products and in providing support to current products.

In this role you will assist engineers in conducting technical investigations of current and future product, components, materials and processes. An essential role focused on executing engine build, strip and rebuild activities to customer requirements in support of the team’s purpose of planning, preparing, and executing engine tests.

Additional Info:

• The role supports core hour operations: 8.30-16:45

• 85% build shop operations, 15% training and process improvement activities

• Applicants must be self-motivated, with good teamworking skills.

What You Will Do:

• Follow documented standard work procedures/instructions to perform safe and defect free engine build, strip and rebuild tasks that allow for high quality data collection.

• Collaborate and communicate with engineers responsible for engine test programs.

• Support value stream improvements projects and utilise Lean tools (BIQ, CI, 5S).

• Keep work areas clean, tidy, and safe in line with 5S and total preventative maintenance (TPM).

• Undertake training, as required, to ensure quality and safe work practices.

What You Have:

Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Level Basic Understanding:

• Identifies the procedures for making sure that results are mistake-free.

Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Level Basic Understanding:

• Identifies issues and communicates with others when a decision needs to be made.

• Have a fully flexible approach to the job role & responsibilities.

Effective Communications: Level Basic Understanding:

• Explains the importance of effective business communication.

• Speaks/writes using correct language, mechanics, and gestures.

• The ability to read, comprehend and follow verbal and written instructions/procedures.

• You will possess effective communication skills to liaise with various levels of the organisation.

• Applicants must be able to demonstrate initiative along with a positive attitude towards change.

Technical Excellence: Level Basic Understanding:

• Seeks opportunities for continual learning to maintain technical competence in pursuit of technical excellence.

• A good working knowledge of instrumentation and its application.

• The ability to use hand/power tools and lifting equipment.

• Prepared to undertake required training.

• Good PC skills and ability to use Microsoft Office applications.

Troubleshooting Technical Problems: Level Basic Understanding:

• Describes problem identification, reporting and escalation procedures.

• Good engine and mechanical diagnostic/problem solving skills.

• Previous experience in engine test/research and development, in building and striping internal combustion engines, or equivalent transferable skills.

• An engineering or motor mechanics apprenticeship, some relevant work experience and have completed some form of relevant higher education.