Electronic Test Operator - 3391-1

Matchtech; Bolton le Sands; On-site; GBP 38,572 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech is hiring an Electronic Test Operator for an initial 12-month contract. The role is based on-site in Bolton and requires SC level security clearance, with sole British nationals eligible due to programme security.

You will execute test tasks, certify products, and maintain certification through audits, while using a range of test equipment and procedures to meet project objectives.

Qualifications

• Team player with customer focus and strong planning skills.
• Formal electrical apprenticeship or NVQ/TR23/TR21/ONC, plus HNC or equivalent.
• Qualifications must be in Electrical Manufacturing/Engineering subjects.

Responsibilities

• Certify the product in line with Product Certification procedure.
• Maintain product certification and approval via regular audits.
• Possess a versatile skill base to apply across tasks.
• Carry out testing setup procedures and periodic recalibration of test equipment.
• Perform tests on electronic equipment using specified test equipment.
• Carry out simple fault-finding and report faults for rectification.
• Ensure manufacturing test times are met and paperwork is complete.
• Maintain safety and housekeeping throughout the manufacturing process.
• Communicate best practice to other team members.

Skills

Team player

Planning and organising

Customer focus

Education

Electrical apprenticeship / NVQ Level 3 / TR23 / TR21 / ONC

HNC or equivalent certificate

Job description

Electronic Test Operator

Initial 12-months

Bolton (onsite)

28.35ph, UMB inside IR35 (rising to 29.70ph after 12 weeks)

Please note, this role does require SC level Security Clearance and will be working on "UKEO" programmes, meaning the post is only open to sole British nationals due to the nature of work.

The Test Operator will be responsible for carrying out test tasks within the operational business, in accordance with product certification procedures, defined workmanship standards, allocated budgets and timescales to meet project objectives.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Certify the product in line with Product Certification procedure.
• Maintain product certification and approval via regular audits.
• Possess a versatile skill base with the capability to apply these skills across a range of tasks.
• Carry out setting-up procedures for testing, to include the awareness of the need for periodic recalibration of test equipment.
• Carry out tests on electronic equipment in accordance with test instructions, using specified test equipment.
• Carry out simple fault-finding procedures on electronic equipment. Keep test records and reporting faults for rectification.
• Ensure manufacturing test times are met.
• Check and complete all paperwork associated with the manufacturing data pack. Maintain to the highest level, workmanship standards and product quality.
• Ensure compliance with all associated procedures applicable to the manufacturing process.
• Maintain a safe working environment.
• Maintain a good housekeeping policy.
• Communicate best practice to other team members.

The successful candidate should be a team player who is able to demonstrate customer focus. They should also have proven planning and organising skills and be flexible and adaptable. Formal technical engineering/craft apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3/TR23/TR21/ONC. Formal further education certificate to HNC or equivalent certificate. Manual handling training. Lifting & Slinging training (Including overhead cranes). ESD training. No colour blindness.

Essenitial Requirements:

Electrical Apprenticeship in One Of The Following

• Approved Apprenticeship/Apprenticeship Framework/Modern Apprenticeship
• Vocational G or H Units with Further Education, City & Guilds Parts 1, 2 & 3
• Vocational TR23 Units with Further Education, ONC or City & Guilds Parts 1, 2 & 3
• Vocational NVQ3 with Further Education, BTEC ONC/HNC
• Qualifications must be in Electrical Manufacturing/Engineering subjects

Please only apply if you are able to meet the security clearance resctrictions & hold the relevent qualifactions listed above.