Test Equipment Obsolescence Manager

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton is currently looking to recruit a Test Equipment Obsolescence Manager subcontractor on an initial 6‑month contract. The role will be a hybrid position of 2 days in office, rest of the week remote.

• Rate: £60 per hour
• Overtime Rate:
  Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week will be paid at time and a quarter
• Location:
  
  Bolton
• Hybrid / Remote working: 2 days per week onsite and the rest remote from home
• Duration: 6 months with a very likely extension; contracts are often ongoing and long‑term thereafter
• IR35 status:
  Inside IR35 (Umbrella)

Working within Production Design Support (PDS) is a highly rewarding role working close to the manufacturing environment helping to shape the design of the products and test equipment, delivering support to our customers.

• Managing Proactive and Reporting Services
• Implementing Strategy for Obsolescence Management
• Technical Assessment working with Engineering teams to manage changes
• Managing Resources and Work load Planning

• Engineering Degree or relevant experience
• Knowledge and experience of managing Obsolescence
• Knowledge and experience of Electronic Equipment
• Prepared to work autonomously if needed, lead the delivery of work assignments, and actively engage with stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of outputs
• Manage discreet work packages, preparing bids, controlling costs and delivering solutions
• Excellent verbal communication, negotiation and influencing skills with the capability to write clear and concise engineering documentation
• Experience of working within a multi‑disciplinary team, with an awareness of the challenges and opportunities that this may bring and a passion for innovation and collaboration