Manufacturing Electronics Engineer

Electus Recruitment Bolton, England Posted Mar 18, 2026

Contract
GBP 45,000 per year
Onsite

Job description

Manufacturing Electronics Engineer

Do you want to advance your career in Defence, supporting manufacturing across all stages of product assembly and test? Take ownership of calibrating, servicing and repairing complex test equipment, mentoring colleagues, and resolving technical challenges. This role offers career progression, autonomy and tangible impact.

Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum
Location: Bolton
Working: On-site, 5 days per week
Clearance: SC eligible/current
Contract Type: Permanent


Key Responsibilities
  • Service and maintain Electrical and Electronic Test Equipment, including Special to Type Test Equipment
  • Conduct calibrations, drift analysis, fault finding and repairs to component level
  • Support assembly, integration and test processes across manufacturing
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve routine and non-routine issues
  • Ensure compliance with engineering procedures and quality standards

  • Your Experience

  • HNC/HND in relevant engineering discipline or equivalent experience
  • Knowledge of calibration principles and test equipment maintenance
  • Ability to interpret technical drawings, handbooks and specifications
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving and multitasking skills
  • Effective communication skills tailored to technical and non-technical audiences
  • Familiarity with SAP and environmental chambers advantageous

  • Benefits
  • Company bonus up to £2,500
  • Pension contributions up to 14 per cent combined
  • Paid overtime opportunities
  • Flexi leave up to 15 additional days
  • Flexible working arrangements

  • Key Words: Manufacturing Electronics, Calibration, Test Equipment, Maintenance, Service, Component-level Repair, Mentoring, Electrical Engineering, Test Systems, Process Support, Fault Finding, SAP

    Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to a number of high technology industries. We thank you for your interest in this vacancy. If you don't hear from us within seven working days please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You may resubmit your CV or details in the future and we shall assess your suitability at that time.

    Due to the nature of work at our client's site, these vacancies are only open to British Citizens who hold SC clearance or can obtain it.

    This is a permanent role.
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