Electrical Wiring Operator

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton is currently looking to recruit an Electrical Wiring Operator on an initial 12 month contract and then ongoing and long-term thereafter.

Contract Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing thereafter)
Hourly Rate: Hourly Rate: 28.35ph for the first 12 weeks and then 29.70 after week 12 (Umbrella). Overtime Rates of 'time and a half' for all hours worked over 37 hours per week.

Electrical Wiring Operator Job Description:

An exciting opportunity for a Skilled Electrical Wiring Operator to join our Calibration and Maintenance team for a 12-month period in a fast-paced but friendly and inclusive Manufacturing environment.
We are seeking a Skilled Wire Operator to join our Calibration & Maintenance Team, to fault diagnose and repair bespoke cabling to drawing specifications.

• Fault finding and subsequent repair of cable assemblies.
• Carry out surface mount repair on CCAs.
• Maintain and repair test/measuring equipment to component level.
• PAT testing across the manufacturing site.
• Interrogate drawings during fault finding activities.
• Safety systems testing of Test & Measuring equipment in line with documented procedures.
• Provide Technical support to facilitate the efficient servicing of STTE to enable production testing of hardware and repair phases of the contract.
• Maintain excellent workspace husbandry disciplines.
• Maintain a high degree of tool control and FOD practices.
• Assist with maintenance of manufacturing aids as and when required.

What we're looking for from you:

All three of the below are required:

• Electrical Engineering / Manufacturing Apprenticeship (Advanced Level or L3 Standard)
• Electrical Engineering / Manufacturing Level 3 academic qualification (ONC, diploma, etc.)
• Electrical Engineering / Manufacturing Level 3 vocational qualification (NVQ) Not required if a L3 apprenticeship standard has been achieved

• IPC 620 & Dynamic Cabling certified/ trained preferred.
• Possess experience in electrical wiring and assembly.
• Previous experience in the aerospace or defence industry would be desirable.