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.
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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. xcswzye
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.