Electrical Inspector

Guidant Global; Bolton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence engineering partner in Bolton is seeking an experienced Electrical Inspector to ensure the quality of hardware for critical projects. The role includes certifying products, conducting inspections, and maintaining safety standards. Candidates should possess relevant certification and experience in inspection, particularly with IPC standards. This position offers opportunities for personal development and advancement within a dynamic team dedicated to excellence in defence engineering.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Onsite canteen

Showers and bike racks

Qualifications

• Experience in inspecting the work of others.
• No colour blindness required.
• Several years in a skilled role.

Responsibilities

• Certify product in line with processes and procedures.
• Verify electrical connections and review finish for quality.
• Inspect for damage and monitor product certification activities.
• Ensure compliance with manufacturing procedures.
• Maintain standards of product quality and workplace safety.

Skills

Electrical inspection

Quality control documentation

Understanding of IPC 610 & IPC 620

Manual handling

Attention to detail

Education

Approved Apprenticeship/Apprenticeship Framework

Vocational NVQ3 with Further Education

City & Guilds Parts 1, 2 & 3

Job description

Looking for a meaningful opportunity in the field of electrical inspection? Our client, a highly esteemed partner of the UK Ministry of Defence, are seeking an experienced Electrical Inspector to join their team. As an Electrical Inspector, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality of deliverable hardware, thereby contributing to the success of this critical partnership. This is an opportunity to work with a dynamic team that values quality and excellence and to make a real difference in the world of defence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Certification of product in line with processes and procedures
• For correct assembly, it is essential to verify all electrical connections and review the finish of all parts to detect any faulty finishing, painting, or surface deterioration.
• Inspect for physical damage and 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 and control of non-conforming items.
• Produce relevant inspection/quality control documentation/history sheets and care for and use specialised inspection tools.
• Ensure compliance with all associated procedures applicable to the manufacturing process.
• Maintain the highest level of workmanship standards and product quality and a safe working environment and maintain product certification and approval via regular audits.

What do you need?:

• Approved Apprenticeship/Apprenticeship Framework/Modern Apprenticeship
• OR
• Vocational G or H Units with Further Education, City & Guilds Parts 1, 2 & 3
• OR
• Vocational TR23 Units with Further Education, ONC or City & Guilds Parts 1, 2 & 3
• OR
• Vocational NVQ3 with Further Education, BTEC ONC/HNC
• Several years of experience as a skilled person.
• IPC 610 & IPC 620 certified / trained preferred.
• Manual handling and ESD Training.
• Possess and exhibit experience in inspecting the work of others.
• No colour blindness.

What happens now?

Upon submission of your application, should it meet our selection criteria, you will be contacted via e-mail by one of our talent acquisition specialists to arrange a screening call. This telephone chat is structured to explore a series of questions aimed at matching your competencies and capabilities to the specific demands of the position. Please note, this screening is contingent upon the initial success of your application.

Security Clearance

British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship.

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by our clients Security Team.

More about the role:

For more than 70 years, our client has been in a strong partnership with the UK military. They have accomplished numerous milestones in defence engineering and have provided essential defence capabilities to meet the requirements of the armed forces across land, sea, and air.

This job is at our client's site in Bolton facility, one of the North West's leading manufacturing sites for at least 25 years. The facility offers showers and bike racks and is near the motorway, with a petrol station outside. Amenities like an onsite canteen. All employees get training and development opportunities.

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.