Electrical Technician (Panel Wirer)
The Opportunity: This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing production team, working on the assembly and build of high-tech, cutting-edge products. You will be involved in developing new capabilities and working on some of the most complex system configurations. This role requires a strong engineering background alongside high-level technical skills and knowledge.
This is a shift-based role, with a weekly pattern of 4 shifts of 8 hours and 1 shift of 5 hours. Current shifts rotate between early (starting at 06:00) and afternoon (starting at 14:00).
Responsibilities
* Electrical soldering (mainly cable wire soldering, not PCB)
* Building systems, sub-assemblies, and piece parts to the right quality standards and schedules
* Ensuring compliance with BOM and customer specifications
* Identifying and resolving build problems
* Reporting technical issues via internal processes
* Maintaining technical competence through training
* Supporting colleagues with build sequence awareness
* Guiding and training less experienced technicians
* Maintaining high standards of build cleanliness, housekeeping, and safety, while promoting 5S initiatives
* Contributing to continuous improvement within the production team
* Working on a rotating shift basis as scheduled by the team leader
About You / Qualifications
* Experience in electrical soldering, crimping, and looming (panel wiring).
* Strong detail wiring skills, including lead-free soldering and reading electrical schematics.
* Ability to read wiring diagrams, fault-find, and implement corrective actions.
* Electrical qualifications such as a time-served apprenticeship, City & Guilds Part 3, HND, HNC, or BTEC Level 3 (or equivalent).
* I deally, a mix of mechanical, electrical, and electronic assembly skills.
* PC literacy and good communication skills.
* High standards of quality, reliability, punctuality, and teamwork.
* Previous experience in sectors such as aerospace, electronics, or semiconductor industries is desirable but not essential.
Salary & Shift Pattern
£32,000 - £36,000 base salary + 17.5% shift allowance (10% for mornings, 25% for afternoons).
Total earnings: £38,400 - £43,200 per year.
Shift Hours
* Monday to Thursday: 6am-2pm or 2pm-10pm
* Friday: 6am-12pm or 12pm-5pm
(30-minute meal break included, with part of it paid, plus refreshment breaks.)
Benefits
* 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
* Additional employee benefits package provided
Career Development
Opportunities are available to progress into senior technician and lead technician roles, offering long-term job security and professional growth.
Interview Process
* 90-minute trade and theory test, followed by interview.
* Candidates must demonstrate knowledge of wiring diagrams, 3-phase systems, and electrical components.
* Depending on assessment performance, candidates may begin in a training academy (2 weeks to 6 months) or move straight into production.
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