Skilled Wiring Technician

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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