Electrical Calibration Operator

Location Bolton
Job Type Contract
Salary Up to £25.39 per hour + In IR35 (PAYE & Umbrella available)
Reference 97-1_1700498897
Duration 0-12 months

Guidant Global is collaborating with a trusted partner of the UK's Ministry of Defence, who is also one of our clients. We are seeking a skilled Electrical Calibration Operator to perform routine calibration of Special To Type Test Equipment (STTE) and Commercial Off-the-shelf (COTS) equipment. This is an excellent full-time position on-site, with the potential for extension or permanent employment.

What we're looking for:

  • Performing in a multi-disciplined team to support the Operations team.
  • Initial calibration, routine calibration and maintenance of test and measurement equipment.
  • Assure that factory and proprietary test and measuring equipment is kept in line with current procedures.
  • Carry out calibration and repair tasks following departmental processes and procedures.
  • Generating clear and exhaustive calibration/maintenance records for traceability purposes.

What you'll get to do as an Electrical Calibration and Maintenance Operator:

  • Develop clear and comprehensive calibration & maintenance records.
  • Experience in calibrating COTS/Special to Type Test Equipment
  • Knowledge in calibrating electrical equipment such as Power Supplies, Multimeters, Oscilloscopes, Function Generators, etc.
  • Understanding In-service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment
  • Capable of following the manufacturer's instructions, and an excellent understanding of SAP would be desirable.
  • Time-served Apprenticeship/modern apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 (highly essential) or City & Guilds part 2 & 3/ONC/HNC in Electronics
  • Experience working on Environmental Stress Screening Facilities (ESS) is desirable.

"Please Note: Our client requires all employees to achieve the appropriate clearance relevant to the role"

More about the role:

Our client's relationship with the UK military spans back over 70 years. They have delivered countless landmarks in defence engineering, supplying vital defence capability to meet the needs of the armed forces over land, sea, and air.

This role is based in Bolton, one of their newest cutting-edge facilities, which also offers showers and bike racks. The Bolton site is considered one of the North West's leading manufacturing capabilities for the next 25 years and beyond. Training and development are offered to all employees.

Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.