Electrical Inspector

Certain Advantage; Bolton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense organization based in Bolton is seeking an Electrical Inspector for a 12-month contract. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the quality of deliverable hardware and inspecting product assembly for compliance. Requires relevant electrical certifications and experience in inspections. This role offers a competitive rate starting at £28.35, rising to £29.70 after 12 weeks, with standard working hours and opportunities for overtime.

Qualifications

• Experience with electrical inspections and certifications.
• Ability to maintain documentation and perform audits.
• Certification preferred from IPC 610 & IPC 620.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality of deliverable hardware.
• Inspect and certify product assembly.
• Maintain product certification through regular audits.

Skills

Experience with inspecting the work of others

Ability to detect faulty finishes

Strong documentation skills

Willingness to contribute to process improvement

Education

Electrical apprenticeship or equivalent

IPC 610 & IPC 620 certification

Tools

Specialised inspection tools

Job description

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton is currently looking to recruit an Electrical Inspector Subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.

Experience with inspecting the work of other people is essential.

Job Title

Electrical Inspector

Rate

£28.35 rising to £29.70 after 12 weeks

Location

Bolton

Hybrid / Remote working

Onsite. Standard Days, not shift work

Contract

37 Hours per week

Overtime

Hours worked over 37 hours per week are paid at 'time and a half'

Duration

12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter)

IR35 status

Inside IR35 (Umbrella)

Job Description

• Responsible for all elements necessary to achieve and maintain the quality of deliverable hardware.
• Certification of product in line with processes and procedures.
• Examining for correct assembly including verifying all forms of electrical connections.
• Examining the finish of all parts to detect faulty finishing or painting, deterioration of surfaces etc.
• Inspect for physical damage.
• Intermediate inspection checks for non-Product Certification activities.
• Monitoring of operators within the Product Certification Scheme.
• Check, complete and certify all paperwork associated with the manufacturing data pack.
• Control of non-conforming items.
• Raise and maintain relevant data records/non-conformance reports.
• Produce relevant inspection/quality control documentation/history sheets.
• Care for and use specialised inspection tools.
• Maintain product certification and approval via regular audits.
• Ensure compliance with all associated procedures applicable to the manufacturing process.
• Ensure inspection times are met.
• Possess a versatile skill base with the capability to apply these skills across a range of tasks.
• Maintain to the highest level, workmanship standards and product quality.
• Willing to contribute to an environment of process improvement.
• Formal technical engineering/craft apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3/TR23/TR21or HNC.
• Several years, experience as a skilled person.
• IPC 610 & IPC 620 certified / trained preferred. Manual handling training. ESD Training. No colour blindness.

Role Requirements (skills, training and qualifications)

• Electrical apprenticeship to one of the following levels:
• Approved Apprenticeship/Apprenticeship Framework/Modern Apprenticeship
• Vocational G or H Units with Further Education, City & Guilds Parts 1, 2 & 3
• Vocational TR23 Units with Further Education, ONC or City & Guilds Parts 1, 2 & 3
• Vocational NVQ3 with Further Education, BTEC ONC/HNC