Proving Test Technician

PE Global is currently recruiting for a Proving Test Technician – engine focus – for a leading multi-national manufacturing client based in Peterborough.

This is an initial 12 month contract position working on site 5 days a week.

Working hours:

Monday – Thursday: 8:00‑4:30pm, Friday: 8:00‑1:00pm.

Pay rate is £24.44ph PAYE or £33.17ph Umbrella.

• Follow documented standard work procedures/instructions to perform safe and defect free assembly of parts and components, using various hand, power tools and lifting equipment provided in the work area.
• Follow and work to engineers instructions to install prototype, pilot and production powertrains into machines.
• Operate a multitude of different off‑highway vehicles.
• Instrument powertrains installs with thermocouples, pressure transducers, speed pickups and other forms of sensors.
• Diagnose and fix a range of faults on both powertrains and machine.
• Work from engineering drawings (electrical, mechanical and hydraulic).
• Manufacture parts from drawings using in‑house facilities (machining, welding and fabrication and fully equipped electronics lab).
• Produce electrical looms to interface powertrain and machine.
• Travel to various off‑site test and development facilities.
• Keep the work area clean, tidy and safe in line with 5S and total preventative maintenance (TPM).
• Undertake training and further learning as required.

• Min of 4 years’ experience, Mechanical / engine testing / automotive / heavy machinery.
• Experience working in a workshop environment, testing or maintenance functions.
• Engine/mechanical testing & diagnostics experience.
• Ability to work across IC, electric, or EV systems.
• Good machine/engine hydraulic, electrical, mechanical and diagnostic/problem solving skills.
• Previous experience in maintenance repair of off‑highway vehicles and/or large goods vehicles.
• The ability to work closely with others is imperative, requiring team participation to achieve the agreed objectives.
• A good working knowledge of instrumentation and its application.
• Effective communication skills to liaise with various levels of the organization.
• Ability to use hand/power tools, lifting and welding equipment.
• Prepared to undertake required training/learning.
• Applicants will ideally have an engineering or motor mechanics apprenticeship and some relevant work experience.

Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in the UK.

Interested candidates should submit an updated CV.