PCB Test Engineer Defence Manufacturing

Guidant Global; Bolton; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Guidant Global is sourcing a hands-on PCB Test Engineer for a Defence Manufacturing production environment based in Bolton, UK. You will perform electronics testing and fault finding to support reliable production outcomes.

Working on a contingency assignment with a leading UK defence manufacturer, you will join a focused team, following strict quality standards and collaborating with engineering to resolve issues quickly and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Test electronics assemblies and hardware to verify function.
• Perform fault finding and diagnostics on production line equipment.
• Collaborate with engineering to resolve defects and optimize test processes.

Job description

PCB Test Engineer Defence Manufacturing

Location: Bolton

Salary/Rate:

• £25.31 - £27.54/Per Hour PAYE
• £34.00 - £37.00/Per Hour Umbrella Inside IR35

Contract type: Contingent work assignment

About the role

Guidant Global is working with a leading UK defence manufacturer to recruit a hands-on Electronics Test Engineer for a production-based role.

Additional Details

• Title: PCB Test Engineer Defence Manufacturing (Fault Finding)
• Location: Manchester, UK
• Industry: IT
• Employment Business: Guidant Global
• Contact: Guidant Global
• Reference: JS3172606837
• Posted Date: Thursday, 10 September 2026
• Permalink: http://www.careerboard.com/g1GB6