Senior Proving Test Technician
Posted on Jun 29, 2026 by CV-Library
Stanground, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£24 - £32 Annual
Contract/Project
Senior Proving Test Technician
Peterborough - fully on site PE1
Initially 12 months - very long term extensions are highly likely
£23.95ph PAYE + holiday + pension or £32.50 umbrella rate
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Proving Test Technician to join a leading globally recognised Fortune 100 engineering supporting a high volume of new engine and machine development programmes.
With multiple full machine builds and new product introductions planned, this is a key hands-on role within the Proving Test team, supporting engine installation, testing, validation, and troubleshooting across internal combustion, hybrid, and electric systems.
You’ll also gain exposure to a range of environments, including EV workshops and off-highway machine development, with rotation across teams to broaden your experience.
What you’ll be doing
* Installing and repowering engines and powertrains into off-highway machines
* Supporting testing, validation, and machine build activities
* Diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults
* Instrumenting test systems with sensors and data equipment
* Working from engineering drawings
* Operating heavy off-highway equipment (excavators, loaders, tractors etc.)
* Supporting workshop fabrication, assembly, and test activities
* Assisting across teams during peak workloads and business-critical projects
What we’re looking for
* Minimum 4 years’ experience in a workshop, testing, or maintenance environment
* Strong mechanical, electrical, and diagnostic skills
* Experience with engines, powertrains, or heavy machinery
* Ability to read engineering drawings
* Hands-on workshop/tool experience
* Comfortable working across IC, hybrid, and electric systems
* Background in automotive, off-highway, rail, aerospace, or manufacturing
To apply, please submit a copy of your up to date CV clearly indicating your relevant experience. Applicants must have an existing right to work in the UK and evidence of eligibility will be required. Suitable candidates will be contacted.
The above represents a summary of the contract assignment. A full description of this contract assignment is available. A full explanation of this rate and all deductions will be explained in a key information document (KID) supplied to registered candidates
Peterborough - fully on site PE1
Initially 12 months - very long term extensions are highly likely
£23.95ph PAYE + holiday + pension or £32.50 umbrella rate
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Proving Test Technician to join a leading globally recognised Fortune 100 engineering supporting a high volume of new engine and machine development programmes.
With multiple full machine builds and new product introductions planned, this is a key hands-on role within the Proving Test team, supporting engine installation, testing, validation, and troubleshooting across internal combustion, hybrid, and electric systems.
You’ll also gain exposure to a range of environments, including EV workshops and off-highway machine development, with rotation across teams to broaden your experience.
What you’ll be doing
* Installing and repowering engines and powertrains into off-highway machines
* Supporting testing, validation, and machine build activities
* Diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults
* Instrumenting test systems with sensors and data equipment
* Working from engineering drawings
* Operating heavy off-highway equipment (excavators, loaders, tractors etc.)
* Supporting workshop fabrication, assembly, and test activities
* Assisting across teams during peak workloads and business-critical projects
What we’re looking for
* Minimum 4 years’ experience in a workshop, testing, or maintenance environment
* Strong mechanical, electrical, and diagnostic skills
* Experience with engines, powertrains, or heavy machinery
* Ability to read engineering drawings
* Hands-on workshop/tool experience
* Comfortable working across IC, hybrid, and electric systems
* Background in automotive, off-highway, rail, aerospace, or manufacturing
To apply, please submit a copy of your up to date CV clearly indicating your relevant experience. Applicants must have an existing right to work in the UK and evidence of eligibility will be required. Suitable candidates will be contacted.
The above represents a summary of the contract assignment. A full description of this contract assignment is available. A full explanation of this rate and all deductions will be explained in a key information document (KID) supplied to registered candidates
Reference: 225305590
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Senior Proving Test Technician
Posted on Jun 29, 2026 by CV-Library
Stanground, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£24 - £32 Annual
Contract/Project
Senior Proving Test Technician
Peterborough - fully on site PE1
Initially 12 months - very long term extensions are highly likely
£23.95ph PAYE + holiday + pension or £32.50 umbrella rate
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Proving Test Technician to join a leading globally recognised Fortune 100 engineering supporting a high volume of new engine and machine development programmes.
With multiple full machine builds and new product introductions planned, this is a key hands-on role within the Proving Test team, supporting engine installation, testing, validation, and troubleshooting across internal combustion, hybrid, and electric systems.
You’ll also gain exposure to a range of environments, including EV workshops and off-highway machine development, with rotation across teams to broaden your experience.
What you’ll be doing
* Installing and repowering engines and powertrains into off-highway machines
* Supporting testing, validation, and machine build activities
* Diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults
* Instrumenting test systems with sensors and data equipment
* Working from engineering drawings
* Operating heavy off-highway equipment (excavators, loaders, tractors etc.)
* Supporting workshop fabrication, assembly, and test activities
* Assisting across teams during peak workloads and business-critical projects
What we’re looking for
* Minimum 4 years’ experience in a workshop, testing, or maintenance environment
* Strong mechanical, electrical, and diagnostic skills
* Experience with engines, powertrains, or heavy machinery
* Ability to read engineering drawings
* Hands-on workshop/tool experience
* Comfortable working across IC, hybrid, and electric systems
* Background in automotive, off-highway, rail, aerospace, or manufacturing
To apply, please submit a copy of your up to date CV clearly indicating your relevant experience. Applicants must have an existing right to work in the UK and evidence of eligibility will be required. Suitable candidates will be contacted.
The above represents a summary of the contract assignment. A full description of this contract assignment is available. A full explanation of this rate and all deductions will be explained in a key information document (KID) supplied to registered candidates
Peterborough - fully on site PE1
Initially 12 months - very long term extensions are highly likely
£23.95ph PAYE + holiday + pension or £32.50 umbrella rate
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Proving Test Technician to join a leading globally recognised Fortune 100 engineering supporting a high volume of new engine and machine development programmes.
With multiple full machine builds and new product introductions planned, this is a key hands-on role within the Proving Test team, supporting engine installation, testing, validation, and troubleshooting across internal combustion, hybrid, and electric systems.
You’ll also gain exposure to a range of environments, including EV workshops and off-highway machine development, with rotation across teams to broaden your experience.
What you’ll be doing
* Installing and repowering engines and powertrains into off-highway machines
* Supporting testing, validation, and machine build activities
* Diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults
* Instrumenting test systems with sensors and data equipment
* Working from engineering drawings
* Operating heavy off-highway equipment (excavators, loaders, tractors etc.)
* Supporting workshop fabrication, assembly, and test activities
* Assisting across teams during peak workloads and business-critical projects
What we’re looking for
* Minimum 4 years’ experience in a workshop, testing, or maintenance environment
* Strong mechanical, electrical, and diagnostic skills
* Experience with engines, powertrains, or heavy machinery
* Ability to read engineering drawings
* Hands-on workshop/tool experience
* Comfortable working across IC, hybrid, and electric systems
* Background in automotive, off-highway, rail, aerospace, or manufacturing
To apply, please submit a copy of your up to date CV clearly indicating your relevant experience. Applicants must have an existing right to work in the UK and evidence of eligibility will be required. Suitable candidates will be contacted.
The above represents a summary of the contract assignment. A full description of this contract assignment is available. A full explanation of this rate and all deductions will be explained in a key information document (KID) supplied to registered candidates
Reference: 225305590
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