Electrical Test Operator - Night Shift

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

Job summary

A leading defence organization is seeking an Electrical Test Operator to join their Manufacturing team in Bolton. The role includes testing a variety of electrical hardware and maintaining quality standards. Candidates should possess relevant electrical engineering qualifications and demonstrate strong teamwork and initiative. The position offers a hybrid working model, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Company bonus up to £2,500

Pension contributions up to 14%

Opportunities for paid overtime

Up to 15 additional days of Flexi Leave

Enhanced parental leave policies

Subsidised meals and free parking

Qualifications

• Must have completed an Electrical Engineering / Manufacturing Apprenticeship.
• Conversant with assembly drawings and planning instructions.
• Ability to work independently without close supervision.

Responsibilities

• Test completed hardware builds according to specifications.
• Maintain safety standards in the working environment.
• Work closely with operators, engineering, and quality teams.

Skills

Reading assembly drawings

Operating manufacturing equipment

Team spirit

Initiative

Flexibility and adaptability

Education

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)

Tools

Manufacturing equipment

Measuring instruments

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), 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.

Shift Pattern

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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