Electrical Test Operator

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton is currently looking to recruit an Electrical Test Operator / Electrical Test Engineer on an initial 12 month contract.

This position could suit candidates with a background working as an Electrical Test Technician, Electronics Test Technician, Production Test Engineer, Manufacturing Test Technician, Electronics Test Engineer or Test and Repair Technician and possess significant hands-on electrical or electronic testing experience, ideally within a manufacturing, defence or aerospace environment.

Contract Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing thereafter)
Hourly Rate: £29.02ph and then after 12 weeks the rate is £30.38ph
Overtime:
Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a half’

Electrical Test Operator

Job Description:

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.
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.

Qualifications:

One of the following is required:

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