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Randstad CPE; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is seeking a hands-on R&D Technician to join an advanced powertrain division in Peterborough. You will work on cutting-edge projects including electric motor testing, hybrid powertrain development, and transmission programmes, supporting build, strip, rebuild and testing activities across emerging technologies.

The role requires 2-3 years hands-on post-apprenticeship experience in mechanical/electrical testing or R&D, with a strong diagnostics and fault-finding background.

Qualifications

• Completed Modern Apprenticeship (Mechanical or Electrical discipline) or an equivalent technical qualification (e.g., BTEC / ONC / HNC).
• Minimum 2-3 years of post-apprenticeship, hands-on experience in a mechanical/electrical testing, workshop, or R&D environment.
• Strong background in diagnostics, fault-finding, mechanical fitting, and reading technical drawings/wiring diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hands-on mechanical and electrical build, strip, rebuild, diagnostic, and repair activities on prototype power systems.
• Run test bed software, carry out test plans, and support data logging/analysis under the guidance of lead engineers.
• Perform electrical safety and insulation checks using diagnostic and service tools.
• Identify, report, and help resolve technical or product quality issues.
• Maintain strict adherence to Health & Safety standards, standard work instructions, and safe workshop practices.

Skills

Diagnostics

Fault-finding

Mechanical fitting

Drawings & wiring diagrams

Education

Modern Apprenticeship (Mechanical or Electrical) or equivalent (BTEC/ONC/HNC)

Job description

Employment Type: 12-Month Contract (Fully Onsite)

Working Hours: 37 hours per week (Day Shift)

Role Overview

We are seeking a hands-on R&D Technician to join an advanced powertrain division

. In this role, you will work on cutting-edge projects including electric motor testing, hybrid powertrain development, and transmission development programmes

. You will support build, strip, rebuild, and testing activities across a range of emerging technologies

.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct hands-on mechanical and electrical build, strip, rebuild, diagnostic, and repair activities on prototype power systems

.

Run test bed software, carry out test plans, and support data logging/analysis under the guidance of lead engineers

.

Perform electrical safety and insulation checks using diagnostic and service tools

.

Identify, report, and help resolve technical or product quality issues

.

Maintain strict adherence to Health & Safety standards, standard work instructions, and safe workshop practices

.

Requirements

Education/Training: Completed Modern Apprenticeship (Mechanical or Electrical discipline) or an equivalent technical qualification (e.g., BTEC / ONC / HNC)

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Experience: Minimum 2-3 years of post-apprenticeship, hands-on experience in a mechanical/electrical testing, workshop, or R&D environment

.

Technical Skills: Strong background in diagnostics, fault-finding, mechanical fitting, and reading technical drawings/wiring diagrams

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Soft Skills: Problem-solving mindset, clear communication skills, high reliability, and the ability to work well independently and in a team

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Requirements: Full clean UK driving licence and valid passport

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Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.