Electrical Test Technician Defence & Aerospace

Are you an experienced Electrical Test Technician with strong fault finding skills and a background in regulated manufacturing or defence environments? Were supporting a long established UK defence organisation working on mission critical programmes. This role involves hands on electrical testing, certification and fault diagnosis of complex electronic products in line with strict quality and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities Electrical testing of electronic equipment and assemblies Test setup, equipment use and calibration awareness Fault finding and basic rectification at equipment level Accurate completion of test records and documentation Working to defined workmanship, safety and quality procedures Essential Experience & Qualifications Completed Level 3 Apprenticeship in Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering or Level 3 Engineering qualification (ONC/BTEC) with relevant NVQ Level 3 Proven electrical test experience (mid to senior level) ESD awareness and manual handling knowledge No colour blindness What happens now?

Upon submission of your application, should it meet our selection criteria, you will be contacted via e-mail by one of our talent acquisition specialists to arrange a screening call. This telephone chat is structured to explore a series of questions aimed at matching your competencies and capabilities to the specific demands of the position. Please note, this screening is contingent upon the initial success of your application.

Security Clearance:
British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by our clients Security Team. More about the role:
For more than 70 years, our client has been in a strong partnership with the UK military. They have accomplished numerous milestones in defence engineering and have provided essential defence capabilities to meet the requirements of the armed forces across land, sea, and air. This job is at our client's site in Bolton facility, one of the North West's leading manufacturing sites for at least 25 years.

The facility offers showers and bike racks and is near the motorway, with a petrol station outside. Amenities like an onsite canteen.