Electrical Test Engineer - Defence Manufacturing (12m)

Advantage Resourcing UK Ltd; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton is seeking an Electrical Test Operator / Electrical Test Engineer on a 12‑month contract. The role involves hands-on electrical testing within a manufacturing environment, with duties covering setup, calibration checks, fault finding and documentation.

The successful candidate will certify products, maintain approvals through audits and ensure testing times align with project objectives, while upholding safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical/electronic testing within manufacturing, defence or aerospace environments.
• Setting up testing procedures and periodic recalibration of equipment.
• Carrying out tests and fault-finding on electronic equipment.

Responsibilities

• Certify product per Product Certification procedure.
• Maintain product certification via audits.
• Set up testing procedures and calibrate test equipment as needed.
• Perform tests using specified equipment and record results.
• Carry out fault-finding and report faults for rectification.
• Ensure tests meet manufacturing data pack requirements.
• Maintain workmanship and product quality at all times.
• Work safely and comply with procedures.

Skills

Electrical testing

Electronics testing

Test equipment setup

Calibration awareness

Education

Approved Apprenticeship

G or H Units with FE

TR23 Units with ONC/City & Guilds

NVQ3 with BTEC ONC/HNC

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton is seeking an Electrical Test Operator / Electrical Test Engineer on a 12‑month contract. The role involves hands-on electrical testing within a manufacturing environment, with duties covering setup, calibration checks, fault finding and documentation.

The successful candidate will certify products, maintain approvals through audits and ensure testing times align with project objectives, while upholding safety and quality standards.