Electrical Test Operator

Certain Advantage; Sale; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence organization based in Bolton is seeking an Electrical Test Operator for a 12-month contract. The successful candidate will conduct testing on electronic equipment, validate product certifications, and maintain high standards of product quality. Required qualifications include a formal technical engineering apprenticeship and relevant HNC certification. The role involves a significant level of responsibility, teamwork, and compliance with industry standards, offering competitive rates starting from £28.35 per hour.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3/TR23/TR21/ONC engineering/craft apprenticeship required.
• HNC or equivalent formal education necessary.
• Experience in manual handling and ESD training for job.

Responsibilities

• Certify products per certification procedures.
• Maintain product certification through audits.
• Perform testing and fault-finding on electronic equipment.
• Keep accurate test records and ensure compliance.

Skills

Electrical test experience

Team player

Planning and organizing skills

Flexibility and adaptability

Education

Formal technical engineering/craft apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3/TR23/TR21/ONC

Formal further education certificate to HNC or equivalent

Job description

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton is currently looking to recruit an Electrical Test Operator / Electrical Test Engineer on an initial 12 month contract.

Experience specifically required

• Apprenticeship essential
• Significant electrical test experience required
• Contract Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing thereafter)
• Hourly Rate: £28.35ph and then after 12 weeks the rate is £29.70ph

Electrical Test Operator Job Description

The Test Operator will be responsible for carrying out test tasks within the operational business, in accordance with product certification procedures, defined workmanship standards, allocated budgets and timescales to meet project objectives.

Specific responsibilities include

• 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.

The successful candidate should be a team player who is able to demonstrate customer focus. They should also have proven planning and organising skills and be flexible and adaptable.

Qualifications and Training

• Formal technical engineering/craft apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3/TR23/TR21/ONC.
• Formal further education certificate to HNC or equivalent certificate.
• manual handling training.
• Lifting & Slinging training (including overhead cranes).
• ESD training.