Proving Test Technician

PE Global is currently recruiting for a Proving Test Technician on behalf of a leading global manufacturing and engineering organisation.

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: £20.40 per hour PAYE

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for aProving 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.

Requirements

• A minimum of 4 years' relevant experiencewithin 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.

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 relevantNVQ 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