Proving Test Technician

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Proving Test Technician in Peterborough, UK, onsite, on a 12-month contract with a likelihood of extension. 37 hours per week, Mon-Thu 8:00–16:30, Fri 8:00–13:00. Pay rate: Up to £24 per hour.

Join a global engineering development team testing powertrains for off-highway machines, including IC engines and EV platforms. Candidates should have 4+ years in a workshop/testing role with engines or heavy machinery and be eligible to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years hands-on workshop/testing experience with engines, automotive systems or heavy machinery.
• Strong diagnostic and testing skills across mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical drawings and use them to fabricate parts.
• Qualified via an engineering apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 would be highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Install prototype, pilot and production powertrains into off-highway machinery.
• Instrument powertrains with sensors (speed pickups, thermocouples, transducers).
• Diagnose and repair faults in powertrains and machines; fabricate parts and electrical looms.
• Operate test facility equipment safely, following 5S standards and procedures.

Skills

Powertrain installation

Diagnostics

Electrical systems

Heavy machinery

Education

Engineering apprenticeship

NVQ Level 3

Tools

Hand tools

Welding gear

Measuring instruments

Job description

Proving Test TechnicianLocation: Peterborough, UK (Fully onsite)

Position Type: 12-month contract (with likelihood of extension)

Hours: 37 hours per week Monday - Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Friday: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Pay rate: Upto 24 per hour GBP

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Proving Test Technician to join a global engineering development team.

In this role, you will work on a variety of powertrain installation, integration, shakedown, and testing projects for off-highway machines and heavy vehicles. This position offers hands‑on exposure to a diverse range of technical environments, including traditional Internal Combustion (IC) engines, electric systems, and electric vehicle (EV) workshops, with technicians rotating between workshops to gain broader skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Installation & Integration: Install prototype, pilot, and production powertrains into various off-highway machinery.
• Testing & Instrumentation: Instrument powertrains with speed pickups, thermocouples, pressure transducers, and other sensors.
• Diagnostics & Repair: Diagnose and fix mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical faults on both powertrains and full machines. Fabrication: Read engineering drawings to manufacture parts using manual machining, welding, and fabrication tools, and produce electrical looms.
• Safe Operations: Operate a range of off‑highway vehicles (such as excavators, telehandlers, and loaders) within the test facility, adhering strictly to health and safety procedures and 5S standards.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of 4 years of hands‑on experience in a workshop, testing, or maintenance environment working with engines, automotive systems, or heavy machinery.
• Technical Skills: Strong diagnostic and testing skills across mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems. Ability to work across IC, electric, or EV platforms is highly valued.
• Tools & Drawings: Proficiency in using hand/power tools, lifting equipment, and welding gear, alongside the ability to interpret electrical and mechanical engineering drawings.
• Qualifications: A completed or ongoing engineering or motor mechanics apprenticeship, or a relevant higher education qualification (such as NVQ Level 3), is highly desirable.
• Soft Skills: Must be an adaptable team player who thrives in a fast‑paced, evolving environment and is eager to learn across different functions.
• IT Skills: Good PC literacy, including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

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

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.

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