Electrical Wiring Operator

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

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Skilled Electrical Wiring Operator for a 12-month contract. The role involves diagnosing and repairing electrical wiring, conducting PAT testing, and providing technical support in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Applicants should have relevant qualifications and experience in electrical engineering. Competitive hourly rates between £28.35 - £29.70, with overtime available.

Qualifications

• Completion of an Electrical Engineering/Manufacturing apprenticeship is essential.
• Level 3 vocational qualifications in electrical engineering are required.
• Experience in the aerospace or defence industry is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair bespoke cabling according to specifications.
• Perform fault finding and repair on cable assemblies.
• Conduct PAT testing across the manufacturing site.
• Maintain test and measuring equipment.
• Provide technical support for production testing.

Skills

Fault diagnosis

Electrical wiring experience

Surface mount repair

Education

Electrical Engineering / Manufacturing Apprenticeship (Advanced Level or L3 Standard)

Electrical Engineering / Manufacturing Level 3 academic qualification

IPC 620 & Dynamic Cabling certification

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity for a Skilled Electrical Wiring Operator to join our Calibration and Maintenance team for a 12-month period in a fast-paced but friendly and inclusive manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Fault diagnose and repair bespoke cabling to drawing specifications.
• Perform fault finding and subsequent repair of cable assemblies.
• Carry out surface mount repair on CCAs.
• Maintain and repair test and measuring equipment to component level.
• Conduct PAT testing across the manufacturing site.
• Interrogate drawings during fault finding activities.
• Perform safety systems testing of test and measuring equipment in line with documented procedures.
• Provide technical support to facilitate efficient servicing of STTE to enable production testing of hardware and repair phases of the contract.
• Maintain excellent workspace husbandry disciplines.
• Maintain a high degree of tool control and FOD practices.
• Assist with maintenance of manufacturing aids as required.

Qualifications

• 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).
• Not required if a L3 apprenticeship standard has been achieved.
• IPC 620 & Dynamic Cabling certified/trained preferred.
• Possess experience in electrical wiring and assembly.
• Previous experience in the aerospace or defence industry would be desirable.

Compensation & Contract

£28.35 - £29.70 per hour. Contract Duration: 12 months initially, then ongoing thereafter. Overtime Rates: time and a half for all hours worked over 37 hours per week.