R&D Advanced Power Systems Technician

83Zero Ltd; Alwalton; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

83Zero Ltd in Peterborough is seeking an experienced R&D / Test Technician to join an advanced power systems team. This hands-on role covers powertrain development, including E-motor testing, hybrid systems and test bed activities.

You will build, strip, test, diagnose faults and review results with engineers, following drawings and plans. 37 hours per week, £26.92 per hour, on-site, 12-month contract, Inside IR35.

Qualifications

• Modern Apprenticeship completed in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• 2–3 years hands-on experience after apprenticeship
• Experience in mechanical fitting, electrical/electronic systems, fault finding and diagnostics
• Ability to build, strip, repair and test powertrain components
• Follow engineering drawings, test plans and data logging procedures

Responsibilities

• Carry out build, strip, measurement and rebuild activities on powertrain components
• Support engine, transmission, hybrid and electric motor testing
• Operate test beds and diagnostic equipment
• Perform electrical safety checks and work with HV systems
• Diagnose faults and support repair and problem solving
• Record measurements, test results and technical issues
• Work from engineering instructions, drawings and test plans
• Support engineers with data analysis and technical investigations
• Raise issues around build and test activities and drive improvements
• Collaborate with internal teams to meet testing timescales

Skills

Mechanical fitting

Electrical systems

Diagnostics

Test bed operation

Data logging

Engineering drawings

Education

Modern Apprenticeship in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

R&D Advanced Power Systems Technician
Peterborough £26.92 per hour Inside IR-month contract 5 days onsite

We're looking for an experienced R&D / Test Technician to join an advanced power systems team based in Peterborough.

This is a hands‑on role working across a range of powertrain development projects, including E‑motor testing, hybrid powertrain development, transmission programmes, new powertrain technologies and test bed activities.

You'll be working closely with engineers and other technicians, carrying out build, strip and rebuild work, testing components and systems, fault finding and diagnostics, as well as reviewing test results and feeding back to the wider engineering team.

What you'll be doing

• Carrying out build, strip, measurement and rebuild activities on powertrain and electrification components
• Supporting engine, transmission, hybrid and electric motor testing
• Operating test beds and associated software and diagnostic equipment
• Carrying out electrical safety checks and working with electrical/electronic systems
• Diagnosing faults and supporting repair and problem‑solving activities
• Recording measurements, test results and technical issues
• Working from engineering instructions, drawings and test plans
• Supporting engineers with data analysis and technical investigations
• Raising issues around build and test activities and helping drive improvements
• Working closely with internal teams to keep projects moving and deliver testing to required timescales

What we're looking for

You'll ideally have completed a Modern Apprenticeship in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, with at least 2-3 years of hands‑on experience afterwards.

We're particularly interested in technicians with experience in areas such as:

• Mechanical fitting and assembly
• Electrical/electronic systems
• Fault finding and diagnostics
• Build, strip, repair and rebuild
• Engine, transmission or powertrain testing
• Test bed operation and data logging
• Working to engineering drawings and technical instructions

Experience with electric motors, hybrid systems, high‑voltage systems, transmissions or powertrain development would be useful, although training on internal systems is available.

The details

• Location: Peterborough
• Rate: £26.92 per hour
• Contract: 12 months
• IR35: Inside IR35
• Working pattern: 5 days onsite
• Hours: 37 hours per week
• Standard hours: 07:30-16:00
• Start: ASAP

If you're a hands‑on technician looking for a role where you can work across mechanical, electrical, diagnostic and next‑generation powertrain technologies, this could be a good fit.