Electrical Wiring Operator

Line Up Aviation; Bolton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An aerospace staffing agency based in Bolton is seeking an Electrical Wiring Operator for a 12-month contract. The successful candidate will be responsible for fault diagnosing and repairing bespoke cabling according to drawing specifications, supporting test equipment and providing technical assistance. Candidates must possess an Electrical Engineering apprenticeship, relevant academic qualifications, and preferably IPC certification. This role offers a pay rate starting at £28.35 per hour, transitioning to £29.70 after 12 weeks, with 37 hours of work per week.

Qualifications

• Must have a Level 3 apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering.
• Requires experience in electrical wiring and assembly.
• Preferred certification in IPC 620 and Dynamic Cabling.

Responsibilities

• Fault finding and repair of cable assemblies.
• Conduct surface mount repairs on CCAs.
• Maintain and repair test equipment to component level.
• Perform PAT testing across the manufacturing site.

Skills

Electrical wiring and assembly

Fault finding

Technical support

Safety systems testing

Education

Electrical Engineering / Manufacturing Apprenticeship

Electrical Engineering / Manufacturing Level 3 academic qualification

Electrical Engineering / Manufacturing Level 3 vocational qualification

Tools

IPC 620 certification

Job description

An opportunity has arisen with my client for an Electrical Wiring Operator to join them on a 12-month contract. As an Electrical Wiring Operator you will join the Calibration and Maintenance Team to fault diagnose and repair bespoke cabling to drawing specifications.

• Role: Electrical Wiring Operator
• Pay: £28.35 per hour via umbrella (rising to £29.70 per hour after 12 weeks)
• Location: Bolton
• Contract: 12 Months
• Hours: Monday - Friday, 37 hours per week
• Security Clearance: BPSS however needs to achieve Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Fault finding and subsequent repair of cable assemblies.
• Carry out surface mount repair on CCAs.
• Maintain and repair test/measuring equipment to component level.
• PAT testing across the manufacturing site.
• Interrogate drawings during fault finding activities.
• Safety systems testing of Test & Measuring equipment in line with documented procedures.
• Provide Technical support to facilitate the 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 and when required.

Qualifications

• All three of the below are required:
  • 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.

Please send your updated CV to: Natalie Dalkin at Line Up Aviation

Line Up Aviation has carved its own place in the recruitment of Aviation and Aerospace personnel all over the world for more than 30 years. We work with some of the industry's best-known companies who demand the highest standard of applicants.