Engine Technician – Peterborough

PE Global is recruiting an Development & Research Engine Test Technician for our manufacturing client based in Peterborough. The role is an initial 12-month contract and the rate for this role is £14.24 – £19.33 p/h.

Please note this is a shift based role. Currently on a 24/7 shift with 3 teams. 12 hour shifts 6 to 6. On rotation. Shift uplift is 35%. 

Responsibilities:

• Adhere to the organisation’s health and safety policy and safe working practices in accordance with the Safety Management System.
• Follow documented standard work procedures/instructions to perform safe and defect free installations of engines into test cells along with the connection of test measurement and associated equipment and services that allow for high quality data collection.
• Liaise and communicate with engineers responsible for engine test programs.
• Diagnose and fix a range of faults on both engines and test cell equipment.
• Keep the work area clean, tidy, and safe in line with 5S and total preventative maintenance (TPM).
• Support value stream improvements projects.
• Undertake training and further learning as required.

• 85% test bed operations, 15% training/development and improvement activities.
• Applicants must be self-motivated, with good teamworking skills and be willing to work shifts. 

Requirements:

• A good working knowledge of instrumentation and its application.
• The ability to use hand/power tools and lifting equipment. 
• Good PC skills and ability to use Microsoft Office applications.
• Good engine and mechanical diagnostic/problem solving skills.
• Previous experience in motor vehicle maintenance or engine testing.
• Applicants will ideally have an engineering or motor mechanics apprenticeship and some relevant work experience and have completed some form of relevant higher education.

Please note PE Global cannot assist with sponsorship. Candidates will need the full right to live and work full time within the UK with no restrictions.