We are currently looking for Production Technicians, on a fixed term contract who have experience operating to aerospace and defence standards, this is due to an increase in orders. Poynton has an excellent heritage in Global Defence & Security markets. The team manufacture a wide range of products including Satellite Communication, Power Management Control, Surveillance and Counter-IED equipment’s. Manufacturing and test skills employed include electronic and electro-mechanical assembly, panel / cabinet wiring and testing of the final built assemblies. This role is based at our secure manufacturing facility in Poynton, Cheshire and if you have Prototype Wiring experience or Time-Served Apprenticeship, this is desirable but not essential. This role is on a full time, 6 month fixed term contract, working 37 hours flexitime across 4.5 days per week. The role will involve: Complex cabinet/rack/box wiring using 22awg – 10awg cable/wire across Power, Data and RF functionalities. Use of various types of handheld crimp tools. Creation, routing and securing of multi cable/wire harnesses and looms. The termination of various connector types such as – Multi-pin, 68999, RF, data, power and single wires, crimped and soldered. Development of first off units and cabling. For this role you will need: The ability to understand, interpret and work in accordance with Engineering drawings, wiring schedules, wiring diagrams, circuit diagrams and bespoke customer supplied assembly information. A minimum of 3 years’ experience in cabinet/rack/box wiring. IPC J-STD Certified would be a distinct advantage. If you feel you have the skills to join the team, please click ‘apply’ today, we’d love to hear from you! We offer 23 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays & Flex Days), early finish on a Friday, Flexible working opportunities, Company Pension Scheme, Health Cash Back Scheme, a range of discounts and excellent training and development opportunities. We also pay for professional memberships on a case-by-case basis. A full job description is available on request. The ability to achieve UK security clearance is to be required for this role. All applicants should have the Right to Work in the UK, as we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.