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Our client has an opportunity for an Electrical Test Operator to join them on a contract basis for 12 months. You will be responsible for carrying out test tasks within the operational business, in accordance with product certification procedures, defined workmanship standards, allocated budgets and timescales to meet project objectives.

Role: Electrical Test Operator
Location: Bolton - fully onsite
Hours: 37 per week
Clearance: BPSS required to start, full SC to follow
Hourly Rate: £28.35 via umbrella, inside IR35. Rising to £29.70 after 12 weeks.

What you'll be doing:

Certify the product in line with 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, to include the awareness of the need for periodic recalibration of test equipment.
Carry out tests on electronic equipment in accordance with test instructions, using specified test equipment.
Carry out simple fault-finding procedures on electronic equipment.
Keep test records and reporting faults for rectification.
Ensure manufacturing test times are met.
Check and complete all paperwork associated with the manufacturing data pack.
Maintain to the highest level, workmanship standards and product quality.
Ensure compliance with all associated procedures applicable to the manufacturing process.
Maintain a safe working environment.
Maintain a good housekeeping policy.
Communicate best practice to other team members
Requirements:

The successful candidate should be a team player who is able to demonstrate customer focus. They should also have proven planning and organising skills and be flexible and adaptable.
Formal technical engineering/craft apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3/TR23/TR21/ONC. Formal further education certificate to HNC or equivalent certificate.
Significant electrical test experience
No colour blindness.
If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please apply immediately!

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