Electrical Test Operator

Matchtech; Bolton le Sands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech seeks an Electrical Test Operator for a 12-month, fully onsite contract in Bolton. The role requires SC clearance eligibility and sole British nationality (BPSS acceptable).

You will certify products, perform tests on electronic equipment, and maintain test records while ensuring compliance with manufacturing procedures and safety standards. The position emphasizes strong attention to detail, a versatile skill set across testing tasks, and effective communication of best practices

Qualifications

• Background in electrical/electronic manufacturing test.
• Electrical Apprenticeship or equivalent qualification.
• Qualifications in Electrical Manufacturing / Electrical Engineering subjects.
• Strong attention to detail, planning/organising skills, adaptable team approach.
• Normal colour vision (no colour blindness).

Responsibilities

• Certify the product in line with Product Certification procedure.
• Maintain product certification and approval via regular audits.
• Possess a versatile skill base with the capability to apply these skills across a range of tasks.
• Carry out setting-up procedures for testing, to include the awareness of the need for periodic recalibration of test equipment.
• Carry out tests on electronic equipment in accordance with test instructions, using specified test equipment.
• Carry out simple fault-finding procedures on electronic equipment.
• Keep test records and reporting faults for rectification.
• Ensure manufacturing test times are met.
• Check and complete all paperwork associated with the manufacturing data pack.
• Maintain to the highest level, workmanship standards and product quality.
• Ensure compliance with all associated procedures applicable to the manufacturing process.
• Maintain a safe working environment.
• Maintain a good housekeeping policy.
• Communicate best practice to other team members.

Skills

Electrical test experience

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Documentation skills

Education

Electrical Apprenticeship

NVQ3 / BTEC ONC/HNC

City & Guilds Parts 1-3

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

Electrical Test Operator

Key details

• Location: Bolton - fully onsite
• Contract length: 12 months
• IR35: Inside IR35
• Rate: 29.02 p/h Umbrella, rising to 30.38 p/h Umbrella after week 12
• Clearance: Due to the nature of the role, applicants must be eligible to obtain SC Clearance and hold the sole British nationality (can start on BPSS).

Responsibilities

• Certify the product in line with Product Certification procedure.
• Maintain product certification and approval via regular audits.
• Possess a versatile skill base with the capability to apply these skills across a range of tasks.
• Carry out setting-up procedures for testing, to include the awareness of the need for periodic recalibration of test equipment.
• Carry out tests on electronic equipment in accordance with test instructions, using specified test equipment.
• Carry out simple fault-finding procedures on electronic equipment.
• Keep test records and reporting faults for rectification.
• Ensure manufacturing test times are met.
• Check and complete all paperwork associated with the manufacturing data pack.
• Maintain to the highest level, workmanship standards and product quality.
• Ensure compliance with all associated procedures applicable to the manufacturing process.
• Maintain a safe working environment.
• Maintain a good housekeeping policy.
• Communicate best practice to other team members.

Skillset / experience required

• Background in electrical/electronic manufacturing test (e.g., Electrical Tester / Test Operator)
• Electrical Apprenticeship in One Of The Following:
  • 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
• Qualifications must be in Electrical Manufacturing / Electrical Engineering subjects
• Strong attention to detail, planning/organising skills, adaptable team approach
• Normal colour vision (no colour blindness)