At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspect, repair, and verify electrical leads and cable harnesses for manufacturing.
- Company: Join Nidec Drives, a global leader in electric motor solutions.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days annual leave, pension scheme, and discounts on various services.
- Other info: Opportunities for growth, diverse culture, and a funded volunteer day each year.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by ensuring product quality and safety in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in repairing cable assemblies and ability to read engineering drawings.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
At Nidec Drives, our values and behaviours are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We are looking for exceptional people who turn ambitions into actions, and we believe everyone has the potential to succeed. Achieve your dreams with Nidec Drives – apply today!
Nidec will offer a host of opportunities for growth, varied career paths, exciting challenges, and a culture of inclusion that celebrates diversity. In addition, we will offer you a benefits package that aims to meet your individual needs. Here’s some of what we offer:
- 25 days Annual Leave, increasing with service (Plus, Public Holidays)
- Progression & Development opportunities
- Holiday sell back program
- Pension Scheme, 5% matched
- Additional day off for your birthday, once you have been with us for 1 year
- EV and cycle-to-work schemes
- Voucher programs, with a wide offer of discounts on everything from cinema and theatre tickets to goods and services
- Life Insurance
- A funded volunteer day per year, encouraging you to support the communities and charities that matter to you
- Employee assistance program
Role Summary: This role supports the inspection, repair, refurbishment, and verification of electrical leads, cable harnesses, and wiring assemblies used throughout manufacturing. The Leads Repair Specialist ensures all repaired leads/assemblies are safe, compliant, reliable, and delivered to production in a timely manner. The Lead Repair Specialist will possess strong attention to detail and a focus on product quality, supported by effective problem-solving and fault-finding capabilities.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Diagnose faults on electrical leads, cable harnesses, connectors, and assemblies
- Carry out mechanical and electrical repairs such as re-terminating, re-crimping, splicing, and replacing connectors
- Read and understand wiring diagrams, schematics, and other engineering documents
- Test repaired assemblies for continuity, polarity, insulation, and overall function using approved equipment
- Keep accurate records of faults, repairs, and traceability information
- Work with Engineering, Test, and Production teams to support investigations and improve lead performance
- Assist with root cause analysis for recurring issues and help implement preventive actions
- Manage repair area stock, including cables, connectors, tools, and consumables
- Maintain a clean, organised, and safe workspace in line with 5S practices
- Train operators on correct handling and protection of leads and harnesses
- Support engineering with prototypes, trial builds, and changes for new product introduction (NPI)
Qualifications & Experience Requirements:
- Essential: Demonstrable experience repairing or building cable assemblies, wiring looms, or electrical harnesses
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and wiring documentation
- Desirable: Qualification in Electrical/Electronic Engineering
- Experience with IPC standards
- Previous experience in a manufacturing repair environment
Employees must be able to:
- Understand emergency instruction
- Read safety signage and hazard warnings
- Communicate effectively in specific situations (e.g. fire evacuation)
Nidec Drives: What we do? We take care of the world’s motion. We provide AC, DC, and Servo drive solutions for everything from heavy industry to theatre production, end-to-end production lines, and everything in between. Our precision-engineered drives are designed to optimise performance and productivity, creating essential motion for a more efficient future. As part of Nidec, the world’s largest electric motor company, we make the world spin smarter and faster. As a global business, operating for over 50 years, we have grown into a thriving business, now operating in over 30 countries. We pride ourselves on our people and we look for those who are continuously striving for excellence with the ambition to achieve success.
Leads repair specialist in Newtown employer: Nidec Drives
Nidec Drives in Newtown is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation among its teams. With a strong focus on employee growth, the company provides ample opportunities for professional development alongside competitive benefits such as 25 days of annual leave and a pension scheme. Joining Nidec Drives means being part of a forward-thinking organisation that values your contributions and supports your career aspirations.
