MATERIALS AND PROCESS LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
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Position Overview & Specifications
As part of our continued support to our client, a major OEM in the defence sector, we are currently looking for a Materials & Process Technician. This is a contract role based at our client’s facility in Bolton, the hourly rate will be dependent on the level of experience, seniority, etc. The contract has been deemed inside IR35, initial duration is 10 months.
As this is a defence project, candidates will have or will be eligible for UK security clearance.
Support to Production in maintaining quality of deliverables for CCA manufacture. The Materials & Process Laboratory Technician will be responsible for carrying out PCB Quality Control tasks within a Laboratory environment in support of Production Responsibilities: Specific responsibilities include:
- Booking in, recording and monitoring of S103 (printed circuit boards and flexi-boards) incoming receipt inspection tasks.
- Performing visual inspection of incoming PCB’s to IPC and MBDA requirements.
- Performing micro-section checks of PCBs to IPC and MBDA requirements.
- Operating XRF analysis equipment.
- Reporting assessment results and maintaining records of checks undertaken.
- Maintaining the highest level of workmanship standards and product quality
- Maintaining a safe working environment
- Have experience of working in a laboratory environment assessing the quality of printed circuit boards/flexi boards.
- Be able to produce high quality analysis in a production environment
- Be able to work within, and contribute to a team environment
- Be familiar with engineering drawings and their interpretation.
- Ba able to recognise and understand customer requirements, and respond to them.
- Understand and work to Company Processes and Procedures.
- Have the ability to communicate both within the working group and at various levels of the organisation and supply chain.
- Demonstrate a determination and persistence to deliver results despite obstacles and setbacks.
- Two or more years’ experience of working in a manufacturing/laboratory environment
- Certification to IPC-600 for the acceptability of Printed Circuit Boards
- Formal training leading to a vocational qualification (ONC, City & Guilds, BTEC) in an engineering/science subject.
- Secondary level of education with a number of GCSE passes.
Other Skills
- Verbal and written communication skills
- IT skills (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, use of Access databases)
- Team work.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Business Consulting
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for MATERIALS AND PROCESS LABORATORY TECHNICIAN roles across Expleo's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Business Consulting.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £25,964 - £31,705 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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