Night Shift Electrical Test Technician – Manufacturing

MBDA; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus: Up to £2,500

Pension up to 14% total contribution

Overtime opportunities

Flexi Leave up to 15 days

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave up to 26 weeks

Free car parking

Job summary

MBDA is seeking an Electrical Test Operator to join our Manufacturing Operations team in a fast-paced, inclusive setting. The role supports test and certification of electrical hardware from simple fixtures to complex missile systems through all lifecycle stages.

You will work on the night shift, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery while collaborating with Engineering and Quality to resolve technical challenges and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Reading and understanding assembly drawings and planning instructions.
• Fully conversant with all Manufacturing equipment, tools and measuring instruments.
• Uses their initiative and can work without close supervision.
• Goes ‘the extra mile’ to get work finished to a high standard.
• Flexibility and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Testing completed hardware builds in accordance with drawings and specifications.
• Maintain a safe working environment in-line with 5S policies.
• Deliver on time, cost and quality targets.
• Ensure assembly unit production costs are met.
• Maintain high workmanship standards and product quality.
• Complete manufacturing documentation and collaborate with Engineering and Quality.

Education

Electrical Engineering / Manufacturing Apprenticeship (Advanced Level or L3)

Electrical Engineering / Manufacturing Level 3 academic qualification (ONC, diploma, etc.)

Electrical Engineering / Manufacturing Level 3 vocational qualification (NVQ)

Tools

Reading and understanding assembly drawings

Manufacturing equipment and measuring instruments

Job description

MBDA is seeking an Electrical Test Operator to join our Manufacturing Operations team in a fast-paced, inclusive setting. The role supports test and certification of electrical hardware from simple fixtures to complex missile systems through all lifecycle stages.

You will work on the night shift, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery while collaborating with Engineering and Quality to resolve technical challenges and drive continuous improvement.