At a Glance
- Tasks: Assemble cable harnesses and electro-mechanical components to military standards.
- Company: Leading defence and aerospace manufacturer with a focus on quality.
- Benefits: Competitive salary up to £40,000 and opportunities for skill development.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team with a commitment to excellence and precision.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by working on critical hardware that matters.
- Qualifications: Experience in wiring looms and strong attention to detail required.
The predicted salary is between 32400 - 39600 £ per year.
If your crimps are neat and your looms are tidier than everyone else's, read on.
Our client is a leading defence and aerospace manufacturer, and they need a hands-on Electrical Assembly Technician to build cable harnesses and electro-mechanical assemblies to exacting military standards.
You'll:
- Build and terminate harnesses and looms from engineering drawings
- Crimp, solder and assemble connectors, then dress and lace to spec
- Fit heat shrink, backshells and shielding
- Self-inspect as you go
- Test continuity, insulation resistance and function
- Keep traceability and records spot on, and flag non-conformances early
You'll need:
- Proven harness, wiring loom or electro-mechanical assembly experience
- Confidence reading drawings, schematics and wiring schedules
- Hands-on crimping, soldering and cable prep skills
- An eye for detail and the discipline to follow processes precisely
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team
- IPC/WHMA-A-620 and J-STD-001 certification are a bonus, as is defence, aerospace or naval experience. Security clearance experience helps too.
It's a chance to do skilled work where quality is the whole point, on hardware that matters.
Interested? Message The Collective Network for a confidential chat.
Electrical Assembly Technician employer: THE COLLECTIVE NETWORK LIMITED
Join a dynamic engineering business in Bedford that values your growth and offers a clear pathway from recruitment to broader HR roles. With a supportive work culture, you'll enjoy 26 days of holiday, a matched pension scheme, private medical insurance, and a share incentive plan, all while taking ownership of the recruitment function and collaborating with experienced professionals. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to make a meaningful impact in their career while enjoying a rewarding work environment.
Contact Details:
THE COLLECTIVE NETWORK LIMITED Recruitment Team
