Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician

Randstad Construction & 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 state-of-the-art engine test facility in Peterborough. You will support high-precision data output and maintain, install, and upgrade complex test facility systems.

The role requires hands-on maintenance experience, fault-finding, TPMs, and the ability to work with multidisciplinary teams. Applicants should have an engineering apprenticeship or NVQ3, with strong knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and

Qualifications

• Completed full engineering indentured apprenticeship, OR NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline, OR substantial, hands-on job experience.
• Broad knowledge of maintenance processes, machine shop operations, equipment, tools, materials, and quality objectives.
• Proven ability to read and interpret mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Breakdown & repair: respond to testbed and facility breakdowns using fault-finding techniques.
• Maintenance & installation: conduct planned, preventive (TPM), and corrective maintenance, and install new facility equipment.
• Standard work: follow documented standard procedures using hand tools, power tools, and lifting equipment.
• Continuous improvement: run improvement and root-cause investigations and present findings to the wider team.
• Team development: train, mentor, and support apprentices and co-workers.
• Workplace standards: maintain a clean, safe, organized working environment following 5S principles and safety standards.

Skills

Engineering Apprenticeship

NVQ Level 3

Hands-on Experience

Education

NVQ Level 3 (engineering)

Engineering Apprenticeship

Tools

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Lifting Equipment

Job description

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician

Location: Peterborough, UK

Contract Duration: 12 Months

Hours: 37 hours per week (9-day fortnight pattern)

Pay Rate: £21.20 - £23.20 per hour

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician for a 12-month contract supporting a state-of-the-art engine test facility.

In this role, you will provide critical technical support to ensure high-quality data output across world-class performance, emissions, and mechanical validation capabilities. You will be responsible for maintaining, manufacturing, commissioning, and upgrading multi-million-pound test facility support systems and rigs, collaborating closely with multidisciplinary facilities teams, engineering groups, and external contractors.

Key Responsibilities

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

Essential Criteria

• Qualifications/Experience:
  1. Completed full engineering indentured apprenticeship, OR
  2. NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline, OR
  3. Substantial, relevant hands‑on job experience (demonstrable experience is highly valued and can compensate for formal qualifications).
• Technical Background: Broad knowledge of maintenance processes, machine shop operations, equipment, tools, materials, and quality objectives.
• Schematics: Proven ability to read and interpret mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical drawings.
• Desirable Experience:
  1. Fault-finding and diagnostics on hydraulic or fuel systems.
  2. Laser alignment of rotating equipment.
  3. Background in relevant environments: Manufacturing, Industrial/Plant Maintenance, Utilities, Field Service Engineering, Process Industries, Instrumentation & Controls, Mechanical Engineering. (Note: This role is not suitable for light vehicle mechanics).
• Subject Matter Expertise (Any of the following is a plus):
  1. Mechanical Maintenance: Planned preventative maintenance (TPM) and rapid breakdown response.
  2. Pneumatics & Hydraulics: System installation, circuit reading, fault diagnosis, and repair.
  3. Pipe Fitting: Installation of site service systems including compressed air, process water, chilled water, low‑pressure hot water, and diesel fuel lines.

Candidate Profiles

• NVQ / Apprenticeship Route: Ideally 5+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Degree Qualified Route: Ideally 2+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Practical Experience Route: Significant industry experience will be prioritized over formal academic credentials.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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