Electrical Wiring Technician

  • Meritus
  • Bolton, Lancashire
  • Dec 11, 2025
Contractor Government

Job Description

MERITUS are recruiting for an Electrical Wiring Technician to join our client on an initial 12 month contract from their major site in Bolton.

ELECTRICAL WIRING TECHNICIAN - INSIDE IR35 - 28.35 PER HOUR (RISING TO 29.70 PER HOUR) - 12 MONTHS - BOLTON - 12 MONTH CONTRACT - MUST HAVE FORMAL APPRENTICESHIP

    • Fault finding and subsequent repair of cable assemblies.
    • Carry out surface mount repair on CCAs.
    • Maintain and repair test/measuring equipment to component level.
    • PAT testing across the manufacturing site.
    • Interrogate drawings during fault finding activities.
    • Safety systems testing of Test & Measuring equipment in line with documented procedures.
    • Provide Technical support to facilitate the efficient servicing of STTE to enable production testing of hardware and repair phases of the contract.
    • Maintain excellent workspace husbandry disciplines.
    • Maintain a high degree of tool control and FOD practices.
    • Assist with maintenance of manufacturing aids as and when required.

What we're looking for from you:

All three of the below are required:

    • Electrical Engineering / Manufacturing Apprenticeship (Advanced Level or L3 Standard)
    • Electrical Engineering / Manufacturing Level 3 academic qualification (ONC, diploma, etc.)
    • Electrical Engineering / Manufacturing Level 3 vocational qualification (NVQ) Not required if a L3 apprenticeship standard has been achieved
      • IPC 620 & Dynamic Cabling certified/ trained preferred.
      • Possess experience in electrical wiring and assembly.
      • Previous experience in the aerospace or defence industry would be desirable.