PE Global
Proving Test Technician
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Location: Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
Contract: 12 months, with potential to extend
Hours: 37 hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday–Thursday 8:00am–4:30pm, Friday 8:00am–1:00pm
Rate: £24.23 per hour PAYE
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Proving Test Technician to join a leading global engineering organisation's Global Engine Development team. The successful candidate will support a busy Proving Test and Engineering function, working across a variety of powertrain installation, integration, shakedown and testing projects for off-highway machines. This is a hands-on role combining mechanical, hydraulic and electrical/electronic activities, with exposure to both internal combustion and electric powertrain systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Follow health and safety policies and safe working practices at all times.
- Follow documented standard work procedures to safely and accurately assemble parts and components using hand and power tools and lifting equipment.
- Work from engineering instructions to install prototype, pilot and production powertrains into off-highway machines.
- Operate a range of off-highway vehicles and machinery as required.
- Instrument powertrain installations using thermocouples, pressure transducers, speed pickups and other sensors.
- Diagnose and rectify mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults on powertrains and machines.
- Read and interpret electrical, mechanical and hydraulic engineering drawings.
- Manufacture parts from engineering drawings using machining, welding, fabrication and electronics facilities where required.
- Produce electrical looms to interface powertrain and machine systems.
- Support machine repowering projects, including engine removal and replacement.
- Assist with testing and validation activities.
- Travel to off-site test and development facilities, including occasional overseas travel.
- Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment in line with 5S and TPM principles.
- Provide support across other areas of the business during periods of high workload, business-critical issues or staff shortages.
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Requirements
- A minimum of 4 years' relevant experience within mechanical, engine testing, automotive, heavy machinery or a similar environment.
- Strong mechanical, hydraulic and electrical/electronic aptitude.
- Good working knowledge of engines, powertrains and machinery.
- Hands-on experience within a workshop, testing or maintenance environment.
- Experience with engine/mechanical testing, diagnostics and fault finding.
- Ability to use hand and power tools, lifting equipment and welding equipment.
- Good understanding of instrumentation and its application.
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical, electrical and hydraulic drawings.
- Willingness to undertake training and develop knowledge across different technical areas.
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Experience in the following areas would be particularly beneficial:
- Off-highway vehicles and construction machinery
- Heavy goods vehicles
- Automotive
- Engine testing and development
- Maintenance and repair
- Rail or aerospace mechanical/testing environments
- Manufacturing or production engineering
An engineering or motor mechanics apprenticeship and/or relevant NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification would be desirable.
Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in UK
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