Proving Test Technician – Full Time – Peterborough

Catering; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

PE Global is recruiting a Proving Test Technician for a leading global manufacturing and engineering organisation in Peterborough. The role sits in the Global Engine Development team, supporting powertrain installation, integration, shakedown and testing for off-highway machines.

The ideal candidate will combine mechanical, hydraulic and electrical/electronic work, with exposure to internal combustion and electric powertrains. Travel to off-site facilities, including overseas, is required.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Follow health and safety policies and safe working practices at all times.
• Assemble parts and components using hand and power tools and lifting equipment.
• Install prototype, pilot and production powertrains into off-highway machines.
• Operate off-highway vehicles and machinery as required.
• Instrument powertrain installations using sensors.
• Diagnose and rectify faults on powertrains and machines.
• Read and interpret mechanical, electrical and hydraulic drawings.
• Manufacture parts from drawings using machining, welding and fabrication facilities.
• Produce electrical looms to interface powertrain and machine systems.
• Support engine removal and replacement on repowering projects.
• Assist with testing and validation activities.
• Travel to off-site test facilities, including occasional overseas travel.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hydraulic aptitude

Electrical/electronic aptitude

Diagnostics & fault finding

Reading schematics

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Engineering apprenticeship

Job description

Proving Test Technician

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: MondayThursday 8:00am4:30pm, Friday 8:00am1:00pm
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***

Interested candidates should submit an updated CV.
Please click the link below to apply.

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Salary: £24.23/hour

Job Type: Contract

Location: Peterborough