Powertrain Test Technician

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Full-time other-general
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Location
Peterborough, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom
Posted
July 01, 2026

Job Description

Powertrain Test Technician Location: Peterborough Contract: 12 months (likely to extend) Rate: £32.51 p/h PAYE (approx. £260.08 per day) Inside IR35 Working Pattern: Mon-Thu 08:00-16:30, Fri 08:00-13:00 37Hours a week The Opportunity Join a busy engine and machine development environment supporting powertrain installation, shakedown and test activities across a wide variety of off-highway machines. You'll work within a high-volume project pipeline including full machine builds, repower programmes, prototype installs and new product development. Technicians rotate between workshops, giving exposure to internal combustion, electric and EV systems. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on engineering setting and enjoys varied technical challenges. Key Responsibilities Follow engineering instructions to install prototype, pilot and production powertrains into machines Carry out mechanical and electrical assembly using hand/power tools and lifting equipment Instr...