Electrical Wiring Operator Calibration & Maintenance

Location: Bolton | Defence Manufacturing | On-site

Our client, a long-standing partner to the UK Ministry of Defence, is seeking an Electrical Wiring Operator to join the Calibration & Maintenance team on a 12-month contract at their Bolton site.

This role supports critical manufacturing and test activity, requiring strong fault-finding capability, precision workmanship, and the ability to work to exact technical drawings in a regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults and repair bespoke cable assemblies to drawing specifications
• Carry out surface-mount repairs on Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs)
• Maintain and repair test and measurement equipment to component level
• Perform Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) across site equipment
• Interpret technical drawings during fault-finding and repair activity
• Conduct safety system testing in line with documented procedures
• Support servicing of STTE during production test and repair phases
• Maintain tool control, FOD standards, and a clean working environment

Essential Qualifications

Applicants must hold one of the following:

• Advanced Level or Level 3 Electrical Engineering / Manufacturing Apprenticeship

OR

• Level 3 academic qualification (ONC, Diploma or equivalent)

AND

• Level 3 vocational qualification (NVQ)

NVQ is not required if a Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard has been achieved.

Preferred Skills & Experience

IPC-620 certification and Dynamic Cabling training

Proven electrical wiring and assembly experience

Aerospace or defence manufacturing background

Security & Eligibility

British Citizen or Dual UK national with British citizenship

BPSS clearance required prior to start

What happens next

Suitable applicants will be contacted for a structured screening call to assess skills and experience against role requirements.

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