Electrical Test Operator - Night Shift

MBDA; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense organization is seeking an Electrical Test Operator in Bolton. Responsibilities include supporting test and certification of electrical hardware and ensuring project targets are met. Candidates should possess relevant electrical qualifications and a commitment to high standards of workmanship. The role offers a hybrid working environment and attractive benefits including company bonuses and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Company bonus up to £2,500

Pension contributions up to 14%

Opportunity for paid overtime

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave

Subsidized meals and free car parking

Qualifications

• Qualifications required include an Electrical Engineering/Manufacturing Apprenticeship.
• Must be practiced in understanding assembly drawings and instructions.
• Conversant with all Manufacturing tools and instruments.

Responsibilities

• Test completed hardware builds according to specifications.
• Maintain a safe working environment and deliver project requirements.
• Complete all manufacturing documentation and collaborate with operators and engineers.

Skills

Reading and understanding assembly drawings

Use of manufacturing equipment and tools

Passion

Team Spirit

Initiative

Flexibility and adaptability

Education

Electrical Engineering / Manufacturing Apprenticeship

Electrical Engineering / Manufacturing Level 3 academic qualification

Electrical Engineering / Manufacturing Level 3 vocational qualification

Job description

Salary

£42,558 + shift allowance

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 and much 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.

Once training is complete you will move to night shift and work the following pattern:

• Mon - Weds 10 Hours Shift (Flexible Start time between 19:30 - 20:30)
• Thurs 7 Hours Shift (Flexible Start time between 19:30 - 20:30)

What we're looking for from you

• Qualifications required (all of the below):
  • 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
• Passion, Commitment, Integrity, Team Spirit & Innovation
• 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.

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