Skilled Wiring Technician

Systems Engineering & Assessment Ltd provided pay range

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Up to £32k, depending on experience.

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.

• 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.

At SEA, we develop and deliver advanced solutions to make our world safer, cleaner and more efficient. We provide state‑of‑the‑art applications for naval ship and fleet protection, and undersea surveillance systems. In‑service across the globe, our systems deliver a rapid response to threats and system effectiveness and interoperation. Our systems support an ever‑growing number of navies across the world, and we continue to bolster our already specialist, on‑the‑ground knowledge of key overseas markets.

• 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.

• 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 Linked In 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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