Maintenance Technician

Location: Peterborough Rate: £30 per hour FCSA Umbrella (Inside IR35) OR £22 PAYE Duration: 12 months, with likely extension Start: ASAP Hours: Monday to Thursday 8am – 4:30pm and 8am – 1pm Fridays. 9-day fortnight. We…

Inside IR35 Engineering
Pay rate £30/hour
Contract type Contract
Posted 4 September 2026

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Location: Peterborough
Rate: £30 per hour FCSA Umbrella (Inside IR35) OR £22 PAYE
Duration: 12 months, with likely extension
Start: ASAP
Hours: Monday to Thursday 8am – 4:30pm and 8am – 1pm Fridays. 9-day fortnight.

We are actively looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join a global automotive company based in Peterborough.

This is a varied role with exposure to a wide range of facility and test cell equipment.

Responsibilities

* Respond to breakdowns across testbeds and other facility equipment, carrying out fault finding and repairs.

* Maintain, repair and install new facility equipment.

* Use a range of hand and power tools and lifting equipment in accordance with standard procedures.

* Diagnose faults across mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems.

Requirements

* Completed engineering apprenticeship and/or NVQ Level 3 or equivalent relevant experience.

* Strong knowledge of maintenance processes, tools, equipment and processes.

* Experience within a manufacturing, industrial or plant maintenance environment.

* Ability to read and interpret mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical drawings and schematics

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