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$9.5k per year
Location
In office (Manchester)
Employment
Contractor

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 16, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 15, 2026. Matchtech scores A on the Alion truth index.

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Matchtech is a UK engineering and technology recruitment agency headquartered in Whiteley near Fareham, Hampshire, placing contract, temporary and permanent staff with clients. Founded in 1984, it covers aerospace, automotive, maritime, defence and security, energy, highways, rail, water and utilities, construction and technology, and also offers managed service, RPO and recruit-train-deploy programmes for employers such as BAE Systems, Leonardo and NATS. Its vacancies, posted on behalf of clients, include civil, mechanical, process and EICA engineers, CAD technicians, software developers, project managers and site staff across the UK.

Electrical Test Operator

Key details

  • Location: Bolton - fully onsite
  • Contract length: 12 months
  • IR35: Inside IR35
  • Rate: £29.02 p/h Umbrella, rising to £30.38 p/h Umbrella after week 12
  • Clearance: Due to the nature of the role, applicants must be eligible to obtain SC Clearance and hold the sole British nationality (can start on BPSS).

Responsibilities

  • 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.

Skillset / experience required

  • Background in electrical/electronic manufacturing test (e.g., Electrical Tester / Test Operator)
  • Electrical Apprenticeship in One Of The Following:
    • Approved Apprenticeship/Apprenticeship Framework/Modern Apprenticeship
    • Vocational G or H Units with Further Education, City & Guilds Parts 1, 2 & 3
    • Vocational TR23 Units with Further Education, ONC or City & Guilds Parts 1, 2 & 3
    • Vocational NVQ3 with Further Education, BTEC ONC/HNC
  • Qualifications must be in Electrical Manufacturing / Electrical Engineering subjects
  • Strong attention to detail, planning/organising skills, adaptable team approach
  • Normal colour vision (no colour blindness)
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