R&D Test Technician: Powertrain & Electrification (Day Shift)

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited is seeking an R&D Advanced Power Systems Technician for a day‑shift contract in Peterborough. The role involves build/strip/measure activities, diagnostics, and reporting data to engineering leads within an electrification and powertrain development programme.

You will join a multi‑disciplinary R&D setup working across mechanical, electrical, diagnostic and testing activities with occasional travel required. The position is on-site in Peterborough.

Qualifications

• Completed a modern apprenticeship or BTEC in Mechanical or Electrical discipline.
• Strong hands-on diagnostics, fault-finding, repair, rebuild and build/strip experience.
• Full clean UK driving licence and willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on R&D technician work across electrification, diesel, hybrid and powertrain development.
• On-site in Peterborough, supporting engineering leads with build/strip/measure, testing and technical reporting.
• Day shift (08:00–16:30); occasional early/late work and future shift variations.

Skills

Diagnostics

Hands-on

Electrical & Mechanical

Build & Strip

Education

Modern apprenticeship / BTEC in Mechanical or Electrical

Tools

Internal test systems

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited is seeking an R&D Advanced Power Systems Technician for a day‑shift contract in Peterborough. The role involves build/strip/measure activities, diagnostics, and reporting data to engineering leads within an electrification and powertrain development programme.

You will join a multi‑disciplinary R&D setup working across mechanical, electrical, diagnostic and testing activities with occasional travel required. The position is on-site in Peterborough.