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The UK's trusted Ministry of Defence partner, our client, are looking for an Electrical Test Operator to be an asset of the business in Bolton to test duties, complete record-keeping and comply with the manufacturing process.

The Electrical Test Operator's responsibilities include following product certification procedures, defining workmanship standards, and allocating budgets and timescales.

What we're looking for:

• Completion of formal technical engineering/craft apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3/TR23/TR21/ONC.
• Standard further education certificate to HNC or equivalent Certification.
• Significant electrical test experience required
• Manual handling /ESD training: Lifting & Slinging training (Including overhead cranes).
• Excellent planning, organisational and adaptable skills.
• No colour blindness

What you'll get to do as an Electrical Test Operator:

The chosen candidate will have various responsibilities, including ensuring that the product is certified according to the Product Certification procedure and maintaining its certification and approval through regular audits. They should have diverse skills that can be applied to different tasks. The candidate will be responsible for performing the necessary setup procedures required for testing, including being aware of the need for regular recalibration of testing equipment. They should also follow instructions for testing electronic equipment and utilise designated testing equipment. Basic troubleshooting on electronic devices is also expected from the selected candidate. They should ensure that test records are kept, and faults are reported for rectification while maintaining the highest workmanship standards and product quality. Additionally, they must ensure that manufacturing test times are met and abide by all relevant procedures related to the manufacturing process. Lastly, they should share the best practices with other team members.

"Please Note: Our client in the UK requires all employees to achieve the appropriate clearance relevant to the role"

More about the role:

Our client's relationship with the UK military spans back over 70 years. They have delivered countless landmarks in defence engineering, supplying vital defence capability to meet the needs of the armed forces over land, sea, and air.

This role is based in Bolton, one of our client's newest cutting-edge facilities, offering showers and bike racks. The Bolton site has been considered one of the North West's leading manufacturing capabilities for 25 years and beyond. Training and development are offered to all employees.

Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.