Electrical Fitter

Electrical Fitter (Apprenticeship-Trained) Defence Manufacturing

Location: Bolton | Full-Time | Onsite

Our client, a long-standing and respected partner of the UK Ministry of Defence, is seeking an experienced Electrical Fitter to join their established manufacturing team at their Bolton site.

This role focuses on electrical assembly, fitting, and test activities within a highly regulated defence manufacturing environment. Youll work to approved drawings and certification standards, contributing to the build and delivery of mission-critical products.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble and fit electrical components in line with drawings, specifications, and IPC standards
• Carry out electrical wiring, soldering, and termination activities
• Maintain ESD, safety, and handling compliance at all times
• Use hand tools, jigs, and measuring equipment for assembly and inspection
• Conduct self-checks and quality inspections to ensure right-first-time builds
• Complete product certification, approvals, and manufacturing documentation
• Work collaboratively with inspection, test, and engineering teams
• Support continuous improvement across manufacturing processes
• Adhere to defence, aerospace, and export-control requirements
• Maintain high standards of safety, housekeeping, and professionalism
  
  

What Youll Need

• Proven experience in electrical assembly and fitting within a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of IPC-610 and/or IPC-620 standards
• ESD awareness and safe component handling training
• Ability to perform precision work using magnification where required
• Competence with hand tools, crimping tools, torque tools, and test equipment
• Experience maintaining build records, certification, and quality documentation
• Understanding of inspection processes and engineering drawings
• Ability to meet build and test timelines without compromising quality
• Experience within defence or aerospace manufacturing is desirable but not essential.
  
  

Qualifications (Essential)

You must hold one of the following pathways:

• An Advanced / Level 3 Electrical, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Apprenticeship
  
  

OR

• A Level 3 academic qualification (ONC, Diploma or equivalent)
  
  

AND

• A Level 3 vocational qualification (NVQ)
  
  

(NVQ not required where a Level 3 apprenticeship standard has been achieved)

Security Clearance

British Citizen or Dual UK national with British citizenship

Successful candidates will be required to complete BPSS clearance after offer stage

About The Site

Based at the Bolton facility, one of the North Wests leading defence manufacturing sites, youll benefit from:

• Onsite canteen, showers, and bike storage
• Convenient motorway access
• Long-term programmes and structured training opportunities
  
  

What Happens Next

If your application meets the selection criteria, a member of our talent team will contact you to arrange a structured screening call to explore your skills and experience in more detail.

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