Electrical Wiring Technician Calibration & Maintenance

Were recruiting an Electrical Wiring Technician to join a specialist Calibration & Maintenance team supporting high integrity defence manufacturing.

Want to make an application Make sure your CV is up to date, then read the following job specs carefully before applying.
This is a hands on, bench based role focused on electrical fault finding, bespoke cable repair, and test equipment maintenance ideal for someone with strong wiring, diagnostic, and drawing interpretation skills who enjoys precision work..What youll be doing

• Fault find and repair bespoke cable assemblies to technical drawings
• Carry out surface mount repairs on CCAs
• Maintain and repair electrical & electronic test equipment to component level
• Conduct PAT testing across the manufacturing site
• Perform safety systems testing in line with documented procedures
• Support production by ensuring STTE availability and reliability
• Work to strict tool control, FOD, ESD, and quality standards

What were looking forQualifications (Essential Pathways)You must hold one of the following:

• Advanced / Level 3 Electrical, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Apprenticeship

OR

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

AND

• Level 3 vocational qualification (NVQ)

(NVQ not required if a Level 3 apprenticeship standard has been achieved)
Desirable (not essential)

• IPC 620 certification / Dynamic Cabling training
• Experience in electrical wiring, cable assembly or test & measurement
• Background in aerospace, defence, or other regulated manufacturing environments

Why consider this role?

• Technically engaging, hands on electrical work
• Stable 12 month contract within a long term defence programme
• Clean, well controlled manufacturing environment
• Work alongside experienced technicians and engineers

What happens now?Upon submission of your application, should it meet our selection criteria, you will be contacted via e-mail by one of our talent acquisition specialists to arrange a screening call. This telephone chat is structured to explore a series of questions aimed at matching your competencies and capabilities to the specific demands of the position. Please note, this screening is contingent upon the initial success of your application.
Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship.Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by our clients Security Team.
More about the role:For more than 70 years, our client has been in a strong partnership with the UK military. They have accomplished numerous milestones in defence engineering and have provided essential defence capabilities to meet the requirements of the armed forces across land, sea, and air.
This job is at our client's site in Bolton facility, one of the North West's leading manufacturing sites for at least 25 years. The facility offers showers and bike racks and is near the motorway, with a petrol station outside. xwzovoh Amenities like an onsite canteen.