Prototype Power Systems Technician - Onsite, R&D

Construction, Property and Engineering; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is seeking an hands-on R&D Advanced Power Systems Technician to work onsite in Peterborough on a 12-month contract. You will perform build, strip, rebuild, and testing activities across cutting-edge powertrain projects, including electric motor testing and transmission development.

The role requires 2–3 years post-apprenticeship experience, a solid diagnostics background, and a clean UK driving licence. Onsite work with 37 hours/week, £20 per hour pay rate.

Qualifications

• Completed Modern Apprenticeship (Mechanical or Electrical) or an equivalent technical qualification (e.g., BTEC / ONC / HNC).
• 2-3 years of post-apprenticeship hands-on experience in a mechanical/electrical testing, workshop, or R&D environment.
• Strong background in diagnostics, fault-finding, mechanical fitting, and reading technical drawings/wiring diagrams.
• Full clean UK driving licence and valid passport.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hands-on mechanical and electrical build, strip, rebuild, diagnostic, and repair activities on prototype power systems.
• Run test bed software, carry out test plans, and support data logging/analysis under the guidance of lead engineers.
• Perform electrical safety and insulation checks using diagnostic and service tools.
• Identify, report, and help resolve technical or product quality issues.
• Maintain strict adherence to Health & Safety standards, standard work instructions, and safe workshop practices.

Skills

Diagnostics

Fault-finding

Mechanical fitting

Reading drawings

Education

Modern Apprenticeship (Mechanical or Electrical)

BTEC/ONC/HNC

Job description

Randstad CPE is seeking an hands-on R&D Advanced Power Systems Technician to work onsite in Peterborough on a 12-month contract. You will perform build, strip, rebuild, and testing activities across cutting-edge powertrain projects, including electric motor testing and transmission development.

The role requires 2–3 years post-apprenticeship experience, a solid diagnostics background, and a clean UK driving licence. Onsite work with 37 hours/week, £20 per hour pay rate.