Defence Electrical Wiring Technician - 12-Month Contract

Certain Advantage; Bolton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence organisation based in Bolton is seeking a Skilled Electrical Wiring Operator for a 12-month contract. The role involves fault diagnosing and repairing bespoke cabling, maintaining test and measuring equipment, and conducting safety systems testing within a supportive and inclusive manufacturing environment. Applicants must have relevant qualifications in electrical engineering and experience in wiring assembly. This position offers an hourly rate of £28.35, increasing to £29.70 after 12 weeks, plus overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• Certified in IPC 620 & Dynamic Cabling preferred.
• Possess experience in electrical wiring and assembly.
• Previous experience in the aerospace or defence industry desirable.

Responsibilities

• Fault find and repair cable assemblies.
• Carry out surface mount repair on CCAs.
• Maintain and repair test/measuring equipment.
• Conduct PAT testing across the manufacturing site.
• Interrogate drawings during fault finding.
• Test safety systems of Test & Measuring equipment.
• Provide technical support for efficient servicing.
• Maintain excellent workspace disciplines.
• Ensure high degree of tool control and FOD practices.
• Assist with maintenance of manufacturing aids.

Skills

Fault diagnosis

Cable assembly

Technical support

Education

Electrical Engineering / Manufacturing Apprenticeship (Advanced Level or L3 Standard)

Electrical Engineering / Manufacturing Level 3 academic qualification (ONC, diploma, etc.)

Electrical Engineering / Manufacturing Level 3 vocational qualification (NVQ)

Job description

A leading defence organisation based in Bolton is seeking a Skilled Electrical Wiring Operator for a 12-month contract. The role involves fault diagnosing and repairing bespoke cabling, maintaining test and measuring equipment, and conducting safety systems testing within a supportive and inclusive manufacturing environment. Applicants must have relevant qualifications in electrical engineering and experience in wiring assembly. This position offers an hourly rate of £28.35, increasing to £29.70 after 12 weeks, plus overtime opportunities.