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Our client, a trusted partner of the UK Ministry of Defence, is seeking a skilled General Operator with expertise in looming, wiring harness assembly, and precision soldering. In this role, you will be responsible for manufacturing, self-certification, and sub-assembly of critical components, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading force in missile and defence technology, contributing to cutting-edge innovations in a fast-paced, high-impact environment. The ideal candidate will develop certification procedures, establish workmanship standards, and oversee budgets and timelines to drive project success.
If you're looking to advance your career within a world-class defence organisation, apply today and be part of the future of defence engineering!
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform precise assembly and manufacturing tasks according to established procedures, quality standards, safety protocols, and deadlines.
- Help streamline the flow of work and information in the manufacturing area.
- Adhere in all activities to agreed standards and behaviours.
- Comply with all health and safety requirements.
- IPC 610 certified / trained preferred.
Tentatively work across several departments, these might include:
What do you need?:
- Microelectronics experience
- Proficient in dexterity for precise tasks.
- Ability to read and understand layouts.
- Adherence to instructions.
- Flexibility to work varying shift patterns.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
- Completed ESD training.
Additional skills:
- PC literate
- Basic Microsoft skills
- Experience utilising a soldering iron and working with manufacturing micro-components
- Utilised crimping tool
- Experience using a microscope
What happens now?
Upon submission of your application, should it meet our selection criteria, you will be contacted via e-mail by one of our talent acquisition specialists to arrange a screening call. This telephone chat is structured to explore a series of questions aimed at matching your competencies and capabilities to the specific demands of the position. Please note, this screening is contingent upon the initial success of your application.
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 our clients Security Team.
More about the role:
For more than 70 years, our client has been in a strong partnership with the UK military. They have accomplished numerous milestones in defence engineering and have provided essential defence capabilities to meet the requirements of the armed forces across land, sea, and air.
This job is at our client's site in Bolton facility, one of the North West's leading manufacturing sites for at least 25 years. The facility offers showers and bike racks and is near the motorway, with a petrol station outside. Amenities like an onsite canteen. All employees get training and development opportunities.
