Development Technician

Location: Peterborough Shift Pattern: Monday – Thursday 8am - 4:30 pm, Fridays 8am -1pm  Rate: £32.50/ hour (Umbrella inside IR35) or PAYE £23.50/ hour Duration: 12 months (Likely to extend) We are looking for a hands-on technician who installs, sets up, and tests prototype engines and electric motors used in heavy machinery to make sure they work safely and correctly before going into mass production.   Responsibilities: Taking new or experimental engines (both l diesel and electric) and installing them into heavy machines. Setting up with sensors (thermocouples, pressure gauges, speed trackers) to collect data while the machine is running, and then diagnose any faults. Modifying any parts that don’t fit using engineering drawings to weld, machine, or build custom wiring looms.The company is ramping up development on next-generation engines and electric vehicles. Development technicians will be rotating between the different workshops to help build and validate entirely new types of machinery.   Essential: 4+ years’ experience in engine, automotive or heavy machinery testing. Experience working in a workshop environment, testing or maintenance. Ideally have an engineering or motor mechanics apprenticeship Demonstrable high level of mechanical, hydraulic and electrical/electronic aptitude with a good working knowledge of powertrains and machines. Ability to read, comprehend and follow verbal and written instructions/procedures. Good working knowledge of instrumentation. Ability to use hand/power tools, lifting and welding equipment