R&D Technician

Rate: £27 per hour Umbrella (Inside IR35) OR £19.75 PAYE Duration: 12 months (likely to extend) Hours: 37 hours per week, typically 07:30–16:00 Start: ASAP We are looking for an R&D Technician to join a leading engineering team in Peterborough, supporting the development and testing of next-generation powertrain technologies. This is a hands-on R&D position offering exposure to electrification, e-motors, hybrid powertrains, transmissions and diesel technologies, as well as prototype build, testing and test-bed development. Responsibilities: * Build, strip, inspect and rebuild powertrain, electrification, diesel and hybrid components. * Support e-motor, hybrid and transmission development programmes. * Carry out testing activities using test-bed software and follow detailed engineering test plans. * Perform electrical safety checks including insulation resistance, ground bonding and Hi-Pot testing. * Use diagnostic and service tools, including CAN-based systems, to support testing and fault diagnosis. Requirements: You’ll ideally have an apprenticeship or equivalent qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, with some hands-on experience. We are particularly looking for candidates with experience in; * Mechanical or electrical fitting * Fault finding and diagnostics * Build, strip and rebuild activities * Testing and measurement * Electrical/electronic systems * Mechanical systems and components