Mechanical Maintenance Technician
Peterborough | 💼 12-Month Contract (Likely to Extend) | 💷 £34.40 p/h
Hours: Mon–Thurs 08:00–16:30, Fri 08:00–13:00 (flexible start/finish times) including a 9-day fortnight schedule.
The Opportunity
As part of a multi-disciplinary maintenance team, you’ll provide technical expertise across mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems. From reactive breakdown support to planned preventative maintenance and facility upgrades, you’ll be involved in diverse, challenging projects that directly impact world-class engine testing and development.
What You’ll Be Doing:
* Responding to equipment breakdowns and carrying out effective fault-finding and repair.
* Maintaining, repairing, and installing facility equipment and support systems.
* Working from mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical drawings and schematics.
* Supporting commissioning of new rigs, systems, and test cells.
* Running improvement projects and root cause investigations, presenting findings to engineers and managers.
* Mentoring apprentices and supporting knowledge sharing within the team.
* Ensuring a safe, clean, and efficient work environment in line with health & safety and 5S standards.
What We’re Looking For:
✅ Qualified to at least NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent experience), with a completed apprenticeship or strong industry background.
✅ Solid knowledge of maintenance processes, tools, and equipment.
✅ Ability to read and interpret mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical drawings.
✅ Industrial maintenance experience (10+ years, including apprenticeship).
Bonus experience:
* Fault finding/diagnostics on hydraulic or fuel systems.
* Laser alignment of rotating equipment.
* Boiler servicing accreditation.
* Experience in facility test cells, engine testing, or plant/equipment maintenance.
* Transferable backgrounds from manufacturing or food industry maintenance considered.
Why Apply?
* Be part of a team of 10 specialists, working closely with engineers, contractors, and technical experts.
* Exposure to a wide variety of projects and systems – ideal for someone looking to continuously learn and develop.
* Flexible working hours, including a 9-day fortnight schedule.
* Opportunity to make a real impact in a world-class engineering environment.