MERITUS Talent are working with one of Europe's leading defence manufacturers for the recruitment of an Electrical Manufacturing Technician to join their Stevenage site on a 12 month contract. The role requires a full-time onsite presence, and is paying up to £29.57 per hour via umbrella.
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Electrical Manufacturing Technician with a strong background in electrical assembly, inspection, and testing. The role involves certifying products, ensuring build standards are met, and maintaining high levels of quality and workmanship. The successful candidate will have a formal technical apprenticeship, proven hands-on experience, and the ability to work flexibly across a range of tasks within the manufacturing process.
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Key Responsibilities
* Perform electrical wiring, assembly, inspection, and testing of products
* Certify products in line with the product certification procedure
* Maintain certification and approval standards through regular audits
* Apply a versatile skill base across a variety of manufacturing tasks
* Operate and maintain equipment, tools, gauges, and measuring instruments
* Ensure manufacturing build times, inspection schedules, and test targets are met
* Complete all paperwork associated with manufacturing data packs accurately
* Uphold the highest standards of workmanship and product quality
* Ensure compliance with all manufacturing processes and procedures
* Maintain a safe, clean, and organised working environment
* Share best practices with team members to improve efficiency and quality
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Required Skills & Experience
* Proven experience in electrical manufacturing, wiring, and assembly
* Formal technical engineering/craft apprenticeship (NVQ Level 3 / TR23 / TR21 / HNC)
* Experience as a skilled person within a production environment
* Strong planning, organisational, and time-management skills
* Excellent attention to detail with a focus on product quality
* Team player with strong customer focus, flexibility, and adaptability