*Get up to £1,600 a month for accommodation if you do not live within 30 miles from Bolton. Full apprenticeship required - this role is eligible to UK nationals and citizens only.

The UK's trusted Ministry of Defence partner, MBDA, 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 (Essential)
• Standard further education certificate to HNC or equivalent Certification.
• Significant electrical test experience
• Manual handling training: Lifting & Slinging training (Including overhead cranes).
• ESD training.
• Excellent planning, organisational and adaptable skills.
• You must be a UK national or citizen to be eligible for the role.

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

• Certify the product in line with the Product Certification procedure.
• Sustain product certification and approval via regular audits.
• Maintain a versatile skill base with the capability to apply these skills across a range of tasks.
• Set up testing procedures, including the need for periodic recalibration of test equipment.
• Implement tests on electronic equipment following test instructions, using specified test equipment.
• Carry through simple fault-finding procedures on electronic equipment.
• Check and complete all paperwork associated with the manufacturing data pack.
• Maintain the highest level, workmanship standards and product quality.
• A thriving team player who can demonstrate customer focus.

More about the role

MBDA'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 MBDA'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. Plus, an accommodation expense of up to £400 per week (must live over 30 miles per way; not for food purposes).

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