electronics & instrumentation technician.

Electronics & Instrumentation Technician
Location: Peterborough

Contract Duration: 12 Months

Hours: Monday - Thursday (8:00 AM - 4:00 PM), Friday (8:00 AM - 3:30 PM)

Pay Rate: Up to £19.48 per hour (Equivalent to a £37,900 salary)

Position Overview
We are seeking a skilled and proactive Electronics & Instrumentation Technician to join our Test & Development Engineering team. Operating in a fast-paced, professional technical environment, you will provide expert technical and calibration support for our advanced research and development facility.

This role offers an exciting variety of responsibilities, giving you the opportunity to work both independently and collaboratively to maintain, upgrade, and commission multi-million-pound test facilities.

Key Responsibilities
Panel Building & Upgrades: Assemble and upgrade instrumentation panels to specified standards.

Diagnostics & Troubleshooting: Perform comprehensive electronic diagnostics using advanced equipment and instrumentation.

Maintenance & Calibration: Execute Total Preventative Maintenance (TPM) and calibration routines for test cells, associated equipment, and interface harnesses.

Support & Maintenance: Maintain, enhance, and upgrade test rigs, and provide prompt, effective first-line breakdown support.

Documentation: Maintain accurate records, follow standard work instructions, and document project progress.

Skills & Experience Required

We are looking for a combination of the skills below. You do not need to possess every single one to be considered.

Essential:
Background: A technical apprenticeship (Level 3) with an electrical/electronic bias OR strong, hands-on industry experience without a formal apprenticeship.

Technical Skills: Proven experience in the build/manufacture of instrumentation panels, alongside calibration and fault-finding of precision instrumentation.

Schematics: Ability to read and interpret electronic design schematics, as well as hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical drawings.

Safety: A strong commitment to health and safety standards and regulations.

Desirable (But Not Essential):
Multi-skilled in both Electrical and Electronics disciplines.

Prior experience working within an engine test cell environment.

Experience with Root Cause Analysis (RCA) techniques.

BS7671 IET 18th Edition Electrical Regulations.

HNC or equivalent in an electronic/electrical discipline.

An aerospace or military/ex-forces background (highly valued for its focus on precision and quality standards).

Key Competencies
High attention to detail and a strong commitment to quality.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate within multidisciplinary teams.

Adaptability in a dynamic, fast-paced technical environment.

A proactive attitude with the initiative to work independently when required.

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.

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