Engine Test Technician - Days

Seismic Recruitment; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Seismic Recruitment is seeking an Engine Test Technician for a 12-month assignment in Peterborough. In this critical role, you will assist engineers in engine testing and troubleshooting, ensuring high-quality data collection. Suitable candidates should have relevant experience and a background in engineering or vehicle maintenance for this competitive hourly position.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in motor vehicle maintenance or engine testing required.
• Good engine and mechanical diagnostic/problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute installations of engines into test cells following procedures.
• Liaise with engineers on engine test programs.
• Diagnose and fix faults on engines and test equipment.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Problem solving

Education

Engineering or motor mechanics apprenticeship

Job description

Engine Test Technician

Peterborough

Hours - Mon to Thurs 8:30-16:45 & Friday 8:30-16:15

12 month assignment (likely to be extended)

The Engine Test Technician will assist engineers in conducting technical investigations of current and future product, components, materials, and processes. The Technician role is an essential role focused on executing engine testing to customer requirements.

Responsibilities of the Engine Test Technician include

• Follow documented standard work procedures/instructions to perform safe and defect free installations of engines into test cells along with the connection of test measurement and associated equipment and services that allow for high quality data collection.
• Liaise and communicate with engineers responsible for engine test programs.
• Diagnose and fix a range of faults on both engines and test cell equipment.

Qualifications & Experience Required of the Engine Test Technician

• Good engine and mechanical diagnostic/problem solving skills.
• Previous experience in motor vehicle maintenance or engine testing.
• Applicants will ideally have an engineering or motor mechanics apprenticeship and some relevant work experience.

Competitive Hourly Rate - Umbrella OR PAYE

To apply, please submit a copy of your up to date CV clearly indicating your relevant experience. Applicants must have an existing right to work in the UK and evidence of eligibility will be required. Suitable candidates will be contacted.

The above represents a summary of the contract assignment. A full description of this contract assignment is available. A full explanation of this rate and all deductions will be explained in a key information document (KID) supplied to registered candidates.