Power Systems Technician: Electrification & Testing Expert

PE Global (UK); Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

PE Global is currently recruiting for an Advanced Power Systems Technician for a leading multinational manufacturing client based in Peterborough.

This contract position runs for 12 months and offers a PAYE rate of up to £20.24 per hour or £27.47 per hour via Umbrella, reflecting UK contractor pay structures. The role involves testing and supporting powertrain electrification activities and data analysis within a safety-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Full modern apprenticeship scheme electrical/mechanical bias.
• BTC Higher Award in Test – ONC/HNC or Degree educated and/or equivalent job-related experience.
• Experience in Electronics/Electrical background within an accredited Engineering curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Support engineers’ instructions providing feedback and updates on measurements and issues.
• Coordinate with logistics to obtain and order new parts and components to specifications required.
• Conduct direct build/strip and measure activities of electrification, Powertrain, Diesel and hybrid components, with some sub assembly and testing requirements.
• Perform electrical safety checks to meet regulations and standards; Insulations resistance, ground bonding, Hi-Pot checks, CANape and service tools usage.
• Conduct direct testing activities working from Lead engineer’s instructions and running multiple test bed software.
• Support data analysis on results and help support lead engineering teams.

Skills

Electrical background

Health & Safety

Electrical testing

Education

Full modern apprenticeship scheme electrical/mechanical bias

BTC Higher Award in Test – ONC/HNC or Degree

equivalent job-related experience

Tools

CANape

Test bed software

Job description

PE Global is currently recruiting for an Advanced Power Systems Technician for a leading multinational manufacturing client based in Peterborough.

This contract position runs for 12 months and offers a PAYE rate of up to £20.24 per hour or £27.47 per hour via Umbrella, reflecting UK contractor pay structures. The role involves testing and supporting powertrain electrification activities and data analysis within a safety-focused environment.