Electrical Test Operator

MBDA UK; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Pension plan

Overtime

Flexi Leave

Flexible working

Parental leave enhancements

Site facilities

Healthcare cash plan

Job summary

MBDA UK is seeking an experienced Electrical Test Operator to join the Manufacturing Operations team. The role focuses on testing and certifying electrical hardware builds from small fixtures to missile systems, ensuring they meet drawings and specifications while maintaining safety and quality.

The position offers hybrid working, on-site presence five days a week due to workload, and requires BPSS security clearance.

Qualifications

• Electrical engineering/apprenticeship at Advanced Level or L3
• L3 academic qualification such as ONC or diploma
• NVQ L3 vocational qualification in manufacturing/electrical engineering
• Ability to read and understand assembly drawings and planning instructions

Responsibilities

• Test and certify electrical hardware builds across lifecycle.
• Ensure tests meet drawing requirements and specifications.
• Maintain a safe 5S-compliant working environment.
• Support continuous improvement by feedback with Engineering and Quality.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Manufacturing apprenticeship

Reading drawings

Measuring instruments

Initiative

Attention to detail

Education

Advanced Level/L3 qualification

ONC/ Diploma (L3 academic qualification)

NVQ (L3 vocational qualification)

Tools

Measuring instruments

Job description

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Electrical Test Operator to join our Manufacturing Operations team in a fast-paced but friendly and inclusive Manufacturing environment. Salary: £42,558 Dynamic (hybrid) working: 5 days per week on-site due to workload classification 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 the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking.
• Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more.

The opportunity: This opportunity is for an Electrical Test Operator to join the Manufacturing team supporting test and certification of a variety of electrical hardware builds, ranging from small fixtures through to complex missile systems, during all phases of the product lifecycle. You will be providing operations support to ensure programme targets are met to agreed time, cost and quality requirements. Ensuring that completed hardware builds are tested in accordance with drawing requirements and specifications; Maintaining a safe working environment in-line with 5S policies Always aiming to deliver in line with all time, cost and quality requirements Ensuring assembly unit production costs are met Maintaining, to the highest level, workmanship standards and product quality Ensuring the completion of all manufacturing documentation Working closely with fellow Operators, Engineering and Quality to overcome any technical challenges and offer feedback for continuous improvement activities You will be working with a large team of multi-disciplined operators in a fast-paced but friendly and inclusive Manufacturing environment. The team has a great mix of people, ranging from apprentices through to experienced skilled technicians, all striving to deliver technical excellence across a number of different missile systems in development and production.

What we're looking for from you:

• 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)
• Practiced in reading and understanding assembly drawings and planning instructions
• Fully conversant with all Manufacturing equipment, tools and measuring instruments
• Uses their initiative and can work without close supervision
• Goes ‘the extra mile’ to get work finished to a high standard
• Flexibility and adaptability

Our company:

Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more… We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.