Mechanical Proving Test Technician

Location: Peterborough
Specialisation: Engineering & Manufacturing
Salary: Negotiable
Reference: BBBH13859_1730457735
Contact: Chris Wethered
Email: email Chris
Exciting contract opportunity for a Mechanical Technician to work in transforming traditional engines into electric powered units. The role involves removing diesel or traditional engines and replacing with renewable energy electric transmission ones. You will be trained to the relevant standards for EV. An EV background is not needed.



A Mechanical background from HGV, or plant, agricultural vehicles is suitable.



Top skills required



mechanical background for example Carrying Out Routine Vehicle Maintenance. Removing and Replacing: Engine units and components. Electrical auxiliary units and components.
Proficient use of hand tools
Welding & fabrication


Skills to success



Follow documented standard work procedures/instructions to perform safe and defect free assembly of parts and components, using various hand, power tools and lifting equipment provided in the work area
Follow and work to Engineer's instructions to install prototype, pilot, and production powertrains into machines
- Operate a multitude of different off-highway vehicles including but not limited to, Hydraulic Excavators, Back-hoe Loaders, Telehandlers, Track Type Tractors where required.
Instrument powertrains installations with, thermocouples, pressure transducers, speed pickups and other forms of sensors.
Diagnose and fix a range of faults on both powertrains and machine.
Work from engineering drawings (electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic)
Manufacture parts from drawings using in house facilities (machining, welding and fabrication and fully equipped electronics lab)
Produce electrical looms to interface powertrain and machine


Exciting contract opportunity for a Mechanical Technician to work in transforming traditional engines into electric powered units. The role involves removing diesel or traditional engines and replacing with renewable energy electric transmission ones. You will be trained to the relevant standards for EV. An EV background is not needed.