Night Shift Electrical Test Operator (Missile Systems)

MBDA UK; Bolton; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to £2,500 bonus

Pension up to 14%

Overtime

Flexi Leave up to 15 days

Flexible working

Enhanced parental leave 26 weeks

Free car parking

Healthcare Cash Plan

Job summary

MBDA UK is seeking an experienced Electrical Test Operator for night shift in Bolton. You will join a high-paced Manufacturing Operations team testing and certifying electrical hardware builds from small fixtures to missile systems throughout the lifecycle.

You will provide operations support to achieve time, cost and quality targets while maintaining safe 5S practices and quality workmanship. Collaboration with Engineering and Quality is essential to overcome challenges.

Qualifications

• Electrical Apprenticeship at Advanced Level or L3 Standard.
• Electrical Level 3 academic qualification (ONC, diploma, etc.).
• Electrical Level 3 vocational qualification (NVQ).
• Ability to read and understand assembly drawings and planning instructions.
• Proficient with Manufacturing equipment, tools and measuring instruments.

Responsibilities

• Test and certify electrical hardware builds across lifecycle.
• Provide operations support to meet time, cost and quality targets.
• Ensure hardware builds are tested per drawings and specifications.
• Maintain a safe working environment in line with 5S policies.
• Collaborate with Operators, Engineering and Quality to drive continuous improvement.
• Work with a large multi-disciplinary team delivering missile systems.

Skills

Electrical manufacturing

Read and interpret drawings

Initiative & self-supervision

Flexibility & adaptability

Education

Advanced Level/L3 Apprenticeship

L3 academic (ONC/diploma)

NVQ/L3 vocational

Tools

Manufacturing equipment

Measuring instruments

Job description

MBDA UK is seeking an experienced Electrical Test Operator for night shift in Bolton. You will join a high-paced Manufacturing Operations team testing and certifying electrical hardware builds from small fixtures to missile systems throughout the lifecycle.

You will provide operations support to achieve time, cost and quality targets while maintaining safe 5S practices and quality workmanship. Collaboration with Engineering and Quality is essential to overcome challenges.