Electrical Wiring Operator

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

Job summary

A leading defence organization based in Greater London is seeking a Skilled Electrical Wiring Operator for a 12-month contract. The successful candidate will be responsible for fault diagnosing and repairing bespoke cabling according to specifications, maintaining test equipment, and providing technical support. Key qualifications include an Electrical Engineering apprenticeship, relevant certifications, and experience in electrical wiring, preferably in aerospace or defence. The position offers competitive pay and opportunities for ongoing work.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in electrical wiring and assembly.
• Advanced Electrical Engineering / Manufacturing Apprenticeship required.
• Previous experience in aerospace or defence is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Fault find and repair bespoke cabling to drawing specifications.
• Maintain and repair test / measuring equipment.
• Assist with maintenance of manufacturing aids as required.

Skills

Electrical wiring and assembly

Fault diagnosis

Surface mount repair

Technical support

Education

Electrical Engineering / Manufacturing Apprenticeship

Electrical Engineering / Manufacturing Level 3 qualification

IPC 620 & Dynamic Cabling certification

Job description

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton is currently looking to recruit an Electrical Wiring Operator

an initial 12 month contract and then ongoing and long-term thereafter.

Contract Duration :

12 Months (initially and then ongoing thereafter)

Hourly Rate : £28.35ph for the first 12 weeks and then £29.70 after week 12 (Umbrella). Overtime Rates of 'time and a half' for all hours worked over 37 hours per week.

Electrical Wiring Operator

Job

Description :

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.

We are seeking a Skilled Wire Operator to join our Calibration & Maintenance Team, to fault diagnose and repair bespoke cabling to drawing specifications.

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.

What we’re looking for from you :

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.