Contract Assembly Technician – 2-Month Contract (with potential extension)
Location: Bedford
Pay: £15.00 – £19.00 per hour (Umbrella Company rate)
Hours: 37.5–40 per week
Mon–Thurs 08:15–17:00 Fri 08:15–12:45
(Breaks: 30 mins lunch 2x15 mins)
Immediate Start
We are seeking an experienced Assembly Technician for a 2-month contract in Bedford, with the opportunity for the contract to be extended. You’ll be involved in a variety of electro-mechanical wiring and assembly tasks, working to industry standards with precision and care.
Key Responsibilities for the assembly technician:
Build, terminate, and install harnesses including connectors
Carry out soldering, crimping, and connector assembly to IPC/WHMA-A-620 (or similar) standards
Interpret wiring diagrams, drawings, and schematics
Undertake wiring looms, termination, installation, and functional testing
Maintain high levels of workmanship, cleanliness, and documentation compliance
Collaborate with engineers and QA to meet regulatory and design requirements
The appointed assembly technician will meet the following key requirements for the position
Skilled in crimping, soldering, and connector assembly
Confident with connectors and bench work
Able to read and work independently from technical drawings/schematics
Strong attention to detail, manual dexterity, and quality-focused
Experience in regulated environments (aviation/defence ideal)
Team player with good communication skillsThis is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative and professional team, delivering high-quality assembly work in a supportive environment.
This positions can be referred to as: Wiring technician, production Operative, Electro-Mechanical assembly technician, technician