At a Glance
- Tasks: Install and test powertrains for off-highway machines while diagnosing and repairing faults.
- Company: Join a global engineering team focused on innovative vehicle technology.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, hands-on experience, and opportunities to learn diverse technical skills.
- Other info: Dynamic role with potential for contract extension and skill development.
- Why this job: Gain practical experience in cutting-edge powertrain technology and work with a variety of systems.
- Qualifications: Experience in mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical systems is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 24 - 24 £ per hour.
Location: Peterborough, UK (Fully onsite)
Position Type: 12-month contract (with likelihood of extension)
Hours: 37 hours per week
- Monday - Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Pay rate: Up to £24 per hour GBP
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Proving Test Technician to join a global engineering development team. In this role, you will work on a variety of powertrain installation, integration, shakedown, and testing projects for off-highway machines and heavy vehicles. This position offers hands-on exposure to a diverse range of technical environments, including traditional Internal Combustion (IC) engines, electric systems, and electric vehicle (EV) workshops, with technicians rotating between workshops to gain broader skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Installation Integration: Install prototype, pilot, and production powertrains into various off-highway machinery.
- Testing Instrumentation: Instrument powertrains with speed pickups, thermocouples, pressure transducers, and other sensors.
- Diagnostics Repair: Diagnose and fix mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical faults on both powertrains and full machines.
- Fabrication: Read engineering drawings to manufacture parts using manual machining, welding, and fabrication tools, and produce electrical looms.
- Safe Operations: Operate a range of off-highway machinery in a safe manner.
Contact Details:
Randstad Construction & Property Recruitment Team
