Electronics and Instrumentation Technician

Imagine stepping into a fast-paced, world-class European Research & Development Centre where your technical expertise directly fuels innovation. We are partnering with a large global manufacturer to find a skilled Electronics & Instrumentation Technician who thrives on variety, precision, and cutting-edge technology. If you are looking for a role where no two days are the same; balancing independent problem-solving with collaborative, multi-million-pound facility upgrades this is your chance to make a tangible impact with an industry leader.

Location: Peterborough
Contract: 12-Month
Hours: Mon-Thu 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Friday 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Pay Rate: £14.32 - £19.42 per hour (dependent on experience)Operating within a dynamic Test & Development Engineering facility, you will join the Electronics, Controls, and Instrumentation (EC&I) team. Your primary mission will be to calibrate, maintain, and repair vital test facility measurement systems to ensure data output remains flawless. You will also get hands-on with installing and commissioning advanced engine test cells and modified equipment.

Your Key Responsibilities:

Assemble & Upgrade: Build and upgrade high-standard instrumentation panels.

Diagnose & Repair: Perform comprehensive electronic diagnostics using advanced equipment and provide rapid first-line breakdown support.

Maintain & Calibrate: Execute Total Preventative Maintenance (TPM) and calibration routines for test cells and interface harnesses.

Collaborate: Read and interpret technical drawings to work seamlessly alongside engineers, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams.

What We Are Looking For

Our client values practical capability and a commitment to quality. They prefer a combination of these skills rather than expecting you to tick every single box right away:

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

Proven experience in building/wiring electrical and instrumentation panels.

Hands-on experience with the calibration and fault-finding of precision instrumentation.

The ability to easily read and interpret electronic design schematics and electrical drawings.

A proactive attitude with a strict commitment to health and safety standards.

An understanding of engine test cell environments.

Multi-skilled in both electrical and electronics disciplines.

Knowledge of Root Cause Analysis techniques.

ISO7671 IEE 18th Edition Electrical Regulations or an HNC in a relevant discipline.

This is an incredible opportunity to bring your technical expertise to a professional, state-of-the-art environment. You will enjoy an excellent work-life balance with an early finish every Friday, competitive pay, and the backing of a globally recognized brand.

Interested? Apply today with your updated CV to take the next step in your career!

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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