Electrical Fitter, Westhoughton

Electrical Fitter Defence Manufacturing | Bolton | Long term Contract £21.12£22.12 PAYE / £28.35£29.70 Umbrella | 37 hrs | MonFri | Onsite

Are you the right applicant for this opportunity Find out by reading through the role overview below.
Are you an apprenticeship trained Electrical Fitter looking for stable, long term work, clean workshop conditions, and consistent day shift hours?
This is an opportunity to join a well established defence manufacturing programme at a modern Bolton facility, working on high quality, mission critical products with clear processes, strong quality standards, and long term demand.
The Role As an Electrical Fitter, youll be part of an experienced electrical manufacturing team, responsible for assembly, wiring, and certification of electrical products built to approved drawings and industry standards.
Youll work in a structured, regulated environment where quality, safety, and right first time builds are key.
What Youll Be Doing Electrical assembly, wiring, soldering, and termination to drawings and build instructions
Certifying your own work in line with product certification and quality procedures
Using hand tools, jigs, fixtures, and electrical measuring equipment
Carrying out self checks and inspections to ensure defect free builds
Completing manufacturing and certification documentation accurately
Working closely with inspection, test, and engineering teams
Maintaining high standards of safety, ESD compliance, and housekeeping
Supporting continuous improvement across the manufacturing line

What Were Looking For Essential Completed electrical or manufacturing apprenticeship (Level 3 or equivalent)
Hands on experience in electrical wiring, fitting, assembly, or loom build
Comfortable working to engineering drawings, specifications, and quality standards
Desirable (not essential) IPC 610 and/or IPC 620 exposure
Defence, aerospace, or other regulated manufacturing experience
ESD, manual handling, or lifting & slinging training
Dont worry if you dont tick every box relevant electrical manufacturing experience is what matters most.
Qualifications (Essential Pathways) You must hold one of the following: Advanced / Level 3 Electrical, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Apprenticeship
OR Level 3 academic qualification (ONC / Diploma or equivalent) AND
Level 3 vocational qualification (NVQ)
(NVQ not required if a Level 3 apprenticeship standard has been achieved)
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.
About the Site 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. Youll benefit from: Clean, modern working environment
Onsite canteen, showers, and bike storage
Easy motorway access and nearby amenities

What Happens Next? xwzovoh If your application meets the initial criteria, a member of our talent team will contact you to arrange a structured screening call to discuss your experience, the role, and next steps in more detail.