Proving Test Technician

PE Global; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

PE Global is currently recruiting for a Proving Test Technician for a leading global manufacturing and engineering organisation based in Peterborough. The role sits within the Global Engine Development team and offers hands-on testing across powertrain installation, integration, shakedown and validation.

The successful candidate will apply mechanical, hydraulic and electrical/Electronic skills to work on off-highway machines, with exposure to both internal combustion and electric powertrains.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in mechanical, hydraulic and electrical/electronic systems.
• Experience with engine testing and fault finding.
• Ability to read mechanical, electrical and hydraulic drawings.
• Willingness to travel to off-site test facilities.
• Experience in a workshop or testing environment.
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Follow health and safety policies at all times.
• Assemble parts using hand and power tools and lifting equipment.
• Install powertrains into off-highway machines from engineering instructions.
• Operate off-highway vehicles and machinery.
• Instrument powertrain installations with sensors.
• Diagnose and rectify faults in powertrains and machines.
• Read engineering drawings and manufacture parts per drawings.
• Travel to test facilities, including overseas travel.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hydraulic aptitude

Electrical/electronic aptitude

Reading drawings

Diagnostics and fault-finding

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Welding equipment

Lifting equipment

Job description

PE Global is currently recruiting for a Proving Test Technician on behalf of a leading global manufacturing and engineering organisation.

Location: Peterborough, Cambridgeshire

Contract: 12 months, with potential to extend

Hours: 37 hours per week

Working Pattern: Monday–Thursday 8:00am–4:30pm, Friday 8:00am–1:00pm

Rate: £20.40 per hour PAYE

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Proving Test Technician to join a leading global engineering organisation's Global Engine Development team

The successful candidate will support a busy Proving Test and Engineering function, working across a variety of powertrain installation, integration, shakedown and testing projects for off-highway machines.

This is a hands‑on role combining mechanical, hydraulic and electrical/electronic activities, with exposure to both internal combustion and electric powertrain systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow health and safety policies and safe working practices at all times.
• Follow documented standard work procedures to safely and accurately assemble parts and components using hand and power tools and lifting equipment.
• Work from engineering instructions to install prototype, pilot and production powertrains into off-highway machines.
• Operate a range of off-highway vehicles and machinery as required.
• Instrument powertrain installations using thermocouples, pressure transducers, speed pickups and other sensors.
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults on powertrains and machines.
• Read and interpret electrical, mechanical and hydraulic engineering drawings.
• Manufacture parts from engineering drawings using machining, welding, fabrication and electronics facilities where required.
• Produce electrical looms to interface powertrain and machine systems.
• Support machine repowering projects, including engine removal and replacement.
• Assist with testing and validation activities.
• Travel to off-site test and development facilities, including occasional overseas travel.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment in line with 5S and TPM principles.
• Provide support across other areas of the business during periods of high workload, business‑critical issues or staff shortages.

Requirements

• A minimum of 4 years' relevant experience within mechanical, engine testing, automotive, heavy machinery or a similar environment.
• Strong mechanical, hydraulic and electrical/electronic aptitude.
• Good working knowledge of engines, powertrains and machinery.
• Hands‑on experience within a workshop, testing or maintenance environment.
• Experience with engine/mechanical testing, diagnostics and fault finding.
• Ability to use hand and power tools, lifting equipment and welding equipment.
• Good understanding of instrumentation and its application.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical, electrical and hydraulic drawings.
• Willingness to undertake training and develop knowledge across different technical areas.

Experience in the following areas would be particularly beneficial:

• Off‑highway vehicles and construction machinery
• Heavy goods vehicles
• Automotive
• Engine testing and development
• Maintenance and repair
• Rail or aerospace mechanical/testing environments
• Manufacturing or production engineering

An engineering or motor mechanics apprenticeship and/or relevant NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification would be desirable.

Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in UK