Proving Ground Test Technician - initial 12 month assignment
PAYE/ Umbrella rates available
Do you have an interest in automotive machinery and engines? Have you worked as a motor mechanic or in a similar engineering environment?
We’re looking for a Technician to join our clients global engineering business in Peterborough on a long-term contract basis. You will be involved in a number of projects within their global applications testing area – mainly engine installation projects into off-highway machines.
As an Engine Technician you will;
- Adhere to the Organisation's health and safety policy and safe working practices.
- Follow and work to Engineers instructions to install prototype, pilot and production engines into machines.
- Operate a multitude of different off-highway vehicles including but not limited to, Hydraulic Excavators, Backhoe Loaders, Telehandlers, Track Type Tractors where required.
- Diagnose and fix a range of faults on both engine and machine.
Skills, experience & qualifications you will have;
- Demonstrable high level of mechanical, hydraulic and electrical/electronic aptitude with a good working knowledge of engines and machines.
- The ability to use hand/power tools, lifting and welding equipment.
- Applicants will ideally have an engineering or motor mechanics apprenticeship and some relevant work experience.
- Working towards or completed some form of relevant higher education (NVQ Level 3).
- Good PC skills ability to use Microsoft Office
To apply, please submit a copy of your up to date CV clearly indicating your relevant experience. Applicants must have an existing right to work in the UK and evidence of eligibility will be required. Suitable candidates will be contacted.
The above represents a summary of the contract assignment. A full description of this contract assignment is available. A full explanation of this rate and all deductions will be explained in a key information document (KID) supplied to registered candidates.