Electrical Test Operator

MBDA is currently seeking an exceptional Electrical Test Operator to join our world-class Manufacturing team in Bolton. As an Electrical Test Operator at MBDA, you will play a crucial role in carrying out test tasks within our operational business, ensuring our products meet the highest standards of quality and reliability!

Job Title: Electrical Test Operator

Salary: £39,123 

Location: Bolton

Dynamic (hybrid) working: This role is a 37 hour per week on site at Bolton role

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 the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

The opportunity:

• Certify the product as per the product certification procedure

• Maintain product certification and approval via regular audits

• Possess a versatile skill base with the capability to apply these skills across a range of tasks

• Carry out setting-up procedures for testing, including periodic re-calibration of test equipment

• Perform tests on electronic equipment according to test instructions, using specified test equipment

• Conduct simple fault-finding procedures on electronic equipment

• Maintain test records and report faults for rectification

• Ensure manufacturing test times are met

• Check and complete all paperwork associated with the manufacturing data pack

• Uphold the highest level of workmanship standards and product quality

• Ensure compliance with all associated procedures applicable to the manufacturing process

• Maintain a safe working environment and a good housekeeping policy

• Share effective strategies with other team members

What we're looking for from you:

Mandatory requirement for a formal technical engineering or craft apprenticeship in Manufacturing Engineering, either:

• Vocational G or H Units with Further Education, or

• Vocational TR23/TR21 Units with Further Education, or

• Vocational NVQ3 with Further Education

Minimum further education requirement:

• City & Guilds Parts 1, 2 & 3 or ONC/HNC

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Our company:

MBDA is a leading defence organisation.  We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)

• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%

• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime

• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days

• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments.

• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…

• Training and Development: Excellent career progression, training and career development opportunities

Our Business:

We respect new perspectives and experiences, and we value our collaborative ways of working. We are committed to growing and supporting diversity in our workforce and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their potential.   MBDA is proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more…

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. We also welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.

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