Stress Lab / Component Test Technician
Peterborough – Onsite
12-month contract – with potential to extend
Monday to Thursday, 08:00–16:30; Friday, 08:00–13:00
Up to £15.10 PAYE hourly rate plus holiday and pension contribution, OR Umbrella hourly rates up to £20.50
Work within a team of one of the world's most recognised innovators in heavy equipment and advanced power systems, a Fortune 100 company. At their state-of-the-art European R&D centre, you’ll be hands-on with cutting-edge component and stress testing, working directly with complex engine systems and playing a key role in developing future low-carbon technologies. This is an opportunity to contribute to products used worldwide while developing highly specialised technical capability in a world-class engineering environment.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Following documented work instructions using hand tools, power tools, and lifting equipment
- Supporting engineers with technical investigations on engine components and systems
- Operating test equipment and running test rigs to collect and summarise data
- Recording results using charts, tables, sketches, photos, and software tools
- Working directly with components in lab and test environments, including data measurement
- Laying strain gauges, setting up instrumentation, and capturing test data
- Carrying out soldering work on electronic components
- Using ultrasonic bolt monitoring equipment and performing slip torque testing
What You’ll Need
- Strong experience using hand tools, power tools, and workshop equipment
- Ability to lay strain gauges and set up instrumentation
- Proven soldering experience
- Experience working with electronic compounds
- Ability to use ultrasonic bolt monitoring equipment
- Ability to perform slip torque testing
- Ability to read and follow technical procedures and engineering drawings
To apply, please submit a copy of your up-to-date CV 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 provided in a key information document (KID) supplied to registered candidates.
