Engine Test Facility Maintenance Tech – 12-Month Contract

Randstad Construction and Property; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 56,191,000 - 61,492,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician for a 12-month contract at a world-class engine test facility in Peterborough. The role covers maintenance, commissioning and upgrading test facility systems, with TPM routines and fault-finding on complex equipment.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams, support apprentices and ensure high data integrity from performance and emission tests. 37 hours per week on a 9-day fortnight pattern, with pay of 21.20–23.20 GBP per hour.

Qualifications

• Completed full engineering indentured apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Substantial hands-on experience can compensate for formal qualifications.
• Broad knowledge of maintenance processes, machine shop operations, equipment, tools, materials, and quality objectives.
• Ability to read mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Respond to testbed and facility breakdowns using structured fault-finding and diagnostic techniques.
• Conduct planned, preventative (TPM), and corrective maintenance, as well as installing new facility equipment.
• Follow documented standard procedures using hand tools, power tools, and lifting equipment.
• Run improvement and root-cause investigation projects, presenting technical findings to the wider team.
• Train, mentor, and support apprentices and co-workers.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized working environment following 5S principles and safety standards.

Skills

Maintenance

Fault finding

Diagnostic skills

Team mentoring

Education

Engineering apprenticeship

NVQ Level 3

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Lifting equipment

Job description

Randstad CPE is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician for a 12-month contract at a world-class engine test facility in Peterborough. The role covers maintenance, commissioning and upgrading test facility systems, with TPM routines and fault-finding on complex equipment.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams, support apprentices and ensure high data integrity from performance and emission tests. 37 hours per week on a 9-day fortnight pattern, with pay of 21.20–23.20 GBP per hour.