Lead Electrical Assembly Technician in Coventry

Lead Electrical Assembly Technician

Location: Coventry

Salary: Up to £35,000 with progression opportunities

Employment type: Permanent, Full‑time

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Days)

Overview

This is a hands‑on Lead Electrical Assembly Technician role within a manufacturing environment focused on the assembly and testing of electric vehicle (EV) charging systems. You will take responsibility for assembling and testing EV charging equipment, while coordinating day‑to‑day build activities and ensuring work is completed to the required quality and technical standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble electrical and electromechanical components used in EV charging systems
• Carry out detailed electrical assembly, including:
  • Crimping
  • Mini‑Fit and similar electrical connectors
  • Cable and wiring harness assembly
• Read and interpret electrical wiring diagrams and schematics accurately
• Perform electrical and functional testing on assembled units, including:
  • Software‑based testing (training provided)
• Use test equipment such as a multimeter to check continuity, resistance, voltage, and functionality
• Act as the Lead Electrical Assembly Technician within the assembly area, coordinating and delegating tasks as required (no direct line management)
• Work to established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and:
  • Identify opportunities for improvement
  • Amend or help create SOPs where required
• Support engineering and manufacturing teams with rework, issue resolution, and continuous improvement activities
• Ensure all work is completed in line with quality, safety, and environmental standards within a regulated manufacturing environment

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in electrical assembly within a manufacturing or production environment
• Strong understanding of electrical fundamentals, including Ohm’s Law
• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams and electrical schematics
• Confident using a multimeter and electrical test equipment
• Hands‑on experience with crimping tools and electrical connectors
• High attention to detail with a strong focus on quality

Desirable

• Inspection & Testing qualification
• Experience assembling or testing EV chargers, power electronics, or similar electrical products
• Exposure to ISO 9001 or other regulated manufacturing environments

Why Apply

This Lead Electrical Assembly Technician position offers the opportunity to work on modern EV charging technology in a growing manufacturing environment, with scope to develop technical capability and responsibility over time.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Investment Management