Skilled Wiring Technician

Company: Systems Engineering & Assessment Ltd
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Location: Barnstaple
Job Description:

About The Role

Engineered to Protect, that’s our promise, we protect what matters – our nations, our waters, our land, our cities, our people, our environment, our world. You will be responsible for assembling electrical wiring harnesses and complex electrical assemblies within a production environment, meticulously following engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and work instructions.

Skilled Wiring Technician will be based at our Barnstaple site. This role requires being onsite 5 days a week.

The salary for this role is up to £32k, depending on experience.

What you’ll be doing

  • Wiring assembly: Precisely wiring electrical components according to detailed blueprints and specifications, including stripping, cutting, and crimping wires to connect various connectors and terminals
  • Soldering: Performing high-quality soldering operations on delicate components within wiring assemblies
  • Quality control: Inspecting completed wiring harnesses for accuracy, proper connections, and adherence to quality standards, identifying and correcting any defects
  • Technical documentation: Interpreting engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and work instructions to ensure correct assembly procedures
  • Troubleshooting: Diagnosing and resolving electrical issues within wiring assemblies, such as faulty connections, incorrect wire routing, or component malfunction
  • Material handling: Managing and organizing electrical components, wire stock, and tooling to ensure efficient production flow
  • Production reporting: Maintaining accurate documentation of work completed, including time spent and any quality concerns

Skills you need

  • Previous experience as a wiring technician, electrical assembler, or similar role in a manufacturing setting
  • Knowledge of specific industry standards and regulations related to electrical wiring (IPC & J-Std)
  • Interpreting engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and work instructions to ensure correct assembly procedures
  • Performing high-quality soldering operations on delicate components within wiring assemblies
  • Precisely wiring electrical components according to detailed blueprints and specifications, including stripping, cutting, and crimping wires to connect various connectors and terminals
  • Excellent manual dexterity to handle small wires, connectors, and tools with precision
  • Experience with fibre optics

What we offer

  • Work life balance
  • Hybrid/flexible working arrangements
  • 25 days’ annual leave, plus buy and sell
  • Up to 16 days flexi leave accrual
  • Half day Fridays
  • Reservists in the Armed Forces receive special paid leave
  • Family & wellbeing
  • Private medical health insurance & Employee Assistance Program
  • All Staff Bonus
  • Group Pension Plan of up to 7% employer contribution
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Wellbeing Centre
  • Sports & Social activities
  • Employee Discounts portal – online and in-store discounts, travel savings
  • Life assurance policy
  • Publication and recruitment bonus rewards
  • Development opportunities, including LinkedIn learning
  • Facilities & resources: Electric vehicle charging points at all sites, Private seated lunch areas, Onsite bistro (Barnstaple office) and free hot and cold beverages, Onsite showers and toiletries provision, Free onsite parking

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Posted: June 1st, 2026