R&D Powertrain Test Technician — Day Shift, Hands-On

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; Alwalton; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited is seeking an R&D Test Technician for a day shift role in Peterborough, focused on electrification, diesel, hybrid and powertrain development. You will perform build/strip/measure work and support test-bed activities within a multi-disciplinary R&D team.

The role requires hands-on technicians with a modern apprenticeship or BTEC, strong diagnostics and fault-finding skills, and a valid UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Completed a modern apprenticeship / BTEC in a Mechanical or Electrical discipline (or equivalent job-related experience).
• Strong hands-on technician background: diagnostics/fault-finding, repair, rebuild, build & strip activities.
• Full clean UK driving licence and passport essential (travel as required).

Responsibilities

• Hands-on R&D technician work across electrification, diesel, hybrid, powertrain and transmission development
• On-site in Peterborough, supporting engineering leads with build/strip/measure, testing, and technical reporting
• Day shift (5-day week 08:00-16:30); some early/late working as needed, with shift work potentially in future

Skills

Diagnostics

Fault-finding

Repair

Build & strip

Electrical safety awareness

Data reporting

Driving licence

Education

Modern apprenticeship / BTEC in Mechanical or Electrical

Job description

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited is seeking an R&D Test Technician for a day shift role in Peterborough, focused on electrification, diesel, hybrid and powertrain development. You will perform build/strip/measure work and support test-bed activities within a multi-disciplinary R&D team.

The role requires hands-on technicians with a modern apprenticeship or BTEC, strong diagnostics and fault-finding skills, and a valid UK driving licence.