Build/Rig technician

Build & Rig Technician

Location: Peterborough

Position Type: Contract (12 Months, likely to extend)

Hours: Days, Mon-Thu 07:00-15:30, Fri 07:00-12:00 (Flexible start times available)

Pay Rate: Up to £25 per hour

We are seeking a skilled and hands-on Build & Rig Technician to join a fast-paced development engineering team in Peterborough. In this role, you will play a key part in supporting major development programs by executing engine assembly, strip, fault finding, and test preparation activities.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on two newly launched, high-priority projects with great visibility and long-term potential.

• Carry out mechanical assembly, disassembly, strip, and rebuild activities.

• Support the rigging and de-rigging of units within test facilities.

• Inspect components to ensure they meet quality and engineering standards.

• Interpret and work from technical CAD/engineering drawings.

• Diagnose faults and support root-cause investigations.

• Adhere strictly to site health, safety, and quality standards.

• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in engine build, strip, assembly, or test house environments.

• Backgrounds Considered: Automotive/Motor Vehicle, Aerospace, Military Engineering, or Engine Test Environments.

• Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering / Motor Vehicle Engineering, a completed time-served apprenticeship, or equivalent military/aerospace qualifications.

• Skills: Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles, basic Microsoft Excel knowledge, and the ability to read technical drawings.

• Key Traits: Team player, strong communicator, and highly safety-conscious.
  
  Apply today!

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

skills

Mechanical/electrical integration