Mechanical Maintenance Technician
Location:
Peterborough
Contract Duration:
12-Month Contract (Likely to Extend)
Pay Rate:
£34.40 per hour
Hours:
Monday–Thursday 08:00–16:30, Friday 08:00–13:00 (flexible start/finish times), including a 9-day fortnight schedule.
The Opportunity
Join a multi-disciplinary maintenance team providing expertise in mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems. Your role will involve reactive breakdown support, planned preventative maintenance, and facility upgrades, contributing to world-class engine testing and development projects.
Responsibilities:
* Respond to equipment breakdowns, perform fault-finding and repairs.
* Maintain, repair, and install facility equipment and support systems.
* Work from mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical drawings and schematics.
* Support commissioning of new rigs, systems, and test cells.
* Lead improvement projects and root cause investigations, presenting findings to engineers and managers.
* Mentor apprentices and support knowledge sharing within the team.
* Maintain a safe, clean, and efficient work environment following health & safety and 5S standards.
Qualifications and Experience:
Qualified to at least NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent), with completed apprenticeship or strong industry background. Proven knowledge of maintenance processes, tools, and equipment, and ability to interpret technical drawings.
* 10+ years of industrial maintenance experience, including apprenticeship.
* 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 experience from manufacturing or food industry maintenance is considered.
Why Apply?
* Be part of a team of 10 specialists working closely with engineers, contractors, and technical experts.
* Work on a variety of projects and systems, providing opportunities for continuous learning and development.
* Enjoy flexible working hours, including a 9-day fortnight schedule.
* Make a significant impact in a world-class engineering environment.
#J-18808-Ljbffr