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R&D Test Technician

48 652 – 50 602 £
ContractExperience not specifiedOn-sitePeterborough

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R&D Test Technician

£25.95 per hour + Inside IR35 + Day Shift + Training On Internal Systems + Travel Opportunities

Peterborough (Commutable from: Cambridge, Huntingdon, Stamford, Ely, Bedford, Northampton, Newmarket, Wisbech)

Are you an R&D Advanced Power Systems Technician looking to work on electrification, hybrid and powertrain development, with a day-shift pattern and an inside IR35 contract? Do you enjoy build/strip/rebuild, diagnostics and test activity where your work directly supports engineering decisions?

This is a secure long-term contract opportunity in an advanced engineering environment, offering day shifts (08:00-16:30) and the chance to develop capability on specialist internal systems and tooling. You'll be trusted to deliver to programme deadlines, with occasional travel as projects require.

You'll be joining a multi-disciplinary R&D set-up working across emerging powertrain technologies and test-bed development, in a highly visible team supporting multiple internal stakeholders. The role offers broad exposure across mechanical, electrical, diagnostic and testing activities.

Based on-site in Peterborough, you'll support advanced power system development programmes, carrying out build/strip/measure work, electrical safety checks, test-bed activity, and reporting data/issues back to engineering leads.

This role suits a high-development, technically driven engineer who wants depth of skill, variety across new technologies, and a role where strong hands-on delivery and problem-solving are recognised.

The Role:

  • Hands-on R&D technician work across electrification, diesel, hybrid, powertrain and transmission development
  • On-site in Peterborough, supporting engineering leads with build/strip/measure, testing, and technical reporting
  • Day shift (5-day week 08:00-16:30); some early/late working as needed, with shift work potentially in future


The Person:

  • Completed a modern apprenticeship / BTEC in a Mechanical or Electrical discipline (or equivalent job-related experience)
  • Strong hands-on technician background: diagnostics/fault-finding, repair, rebuild, build & strip activities
  • Strong Health & Safety focus and problem-solving; full clean UK driving licence and passport essential (travel as required)


Reference Number: BBBH279461

Please click "Apply Now" or contact Fred Sibley at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Market insight

13% below median
56 719 £

Based on 17 offers with salary for Jobs on-site in Peterborough

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Engineering Technician

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