Advance Power System Technician


Company:	Randstad CPE
Salary:	£20 to £20 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Peterborough, PE1 5NA
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	11 Sept 2026
Closing date:	11 Oct 2026

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Summary

R&D Advanced Power Systems Technician

Location: Peterborough

Pay Rate: £20.00 per hour

Employment Type: 12-Month Contract (Fully Onsite)

Working Hours: 37 hours per week (Day Shift)

Role Overview

We are seeking a hands-on R&D Technician to join an advanced powertrain division

. In this role, you will work on cutting-edge projects including electric motor testing, hybrid powertrain development, and transmission development programmes

. You will support build, strip, rebuild, and testing activities across a range of emerging technologies

Key Responsibilities

Conduct hands-on mechanical and electrical build, strip, rebuild, diagnostic, and repair activities on prototype power systems

Run test bed software, carry out test plans, and support data logging/analysis under the guidance of lead engineers

Perform electrical safety and insulation checks using diagnostic and service tools

Identify, report, and help resolve technical or product quality issues

Maintain strict adherence to Health & Safety standards, standard work instructions, and safe workshop practices

Requirements

Education/Training: Completed Modern Apprenticeship (Mechanical or Electrical discipline) or an equivalent technical qualification (e.g., BTEC / ONC / HNC)

Experience: Minimum 2-3 years of post-apprenticeship, hands-on experience in a mechanical/electrical testing, workshop, or R&D environment

Technical Skills: Strong background in diagnostics, fault-finding, mechanical fitting, and reading technical drawings/wiring diagrams

Soft Skills: Problem-solving mindset, clear communication skills, high reliability, and the ability to work well independently and in a team

Requirements: Full clean UK driving licence and valid passport

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

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