Emissions Technician

Emissions Technician – Peterborough, UK

Location: Peterborough, United Kingdom

Contract: 12 months (strong likelihood of extension) | Hourly Rate: £22.05 PAYE + 22% shift uplift | Shift Pattern: Rotating shifts – Early (05:30–14:00), Day (07:00–16:30), Afternoon (13:00–22:30)

A leading global engineering and R&D organisation is seeking a skilled and motivated Emissions Measurement Technician to join their cutting-edge research and development centre in Peterborough. This role supports critical maintenance and calibration operations for state-of-the-art emissions measurement systems in a fast-paced technical environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, service, calibrate, and maintain advanced emissions measurement equipment
• Conduct diagnostic investigations and provide first-line breakdown support
• Support engineers with technical investigations in a laboratory/test cell environment
• Modify facility plant, test rigs, and measurement equipment as required
• Execute TPM (Total Preventative Maintenance) activities to ensure equipment reliability
• Evaluate and improve emissions measurement products and processes
• Maintain high standards of workmanship, attention to detail, and safety
• Collaborate with customers and team members with a proactive, safety-first mindset
• Read technical drawings and follow schematics/instructions accurately
• Manage tasks independently with self-motivation

Skills & Experience Required:

• Background in plant or instrumentation maintenance
• Technical apprenticeship or equivalent hands-on industry experience (electro-mechanical bias preferred)
• Experience with gaseous and/or particulate emissions measurement systems
• Familiarity with Root Cause Analysis and implementing permanent corrective actions
• Knowledge or experience with:
• Horiba MEXA Gaseous Analysers
• AVL Smoke / MicroSoot / Opacimeter instruments
• Previous experience in engine test cells or engineering technician roles

Apply now to join a world-class technical team and contribute to emissions technology.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Engineering and Manufacturing

Industries: Automation Machinery Manufacturing and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing