Prototype Wire Person
Location: Near Chertsey (commutable from Woking, Weybridge, Guildford, Staines)
Salary: Up to £38,000 + Overtime / TOIL
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (flexible working around core hours)
Type: Permanent
Interview Process: One-stage interview
Start Date: ASAP
This is a brilliant opportunity to join a specialist engineering business working on bespoke, cutting-edge electronic systems.
You’ll be operating in a prototype / R&D environment, building high-spec wiring assemblies and playing a key role in bridging Engineering and Production.
If you enjoy varied, hands-on work where no two builds are the same — this is one worth a look.
Why join?
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Work across the full engineering lifecycle (not just repeat production)
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Flexible working hours around core times
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Paid overtime or time off in lieu (up to ~24 extra days per year)
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Strong pension (up to 14% total contribution)
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Private medical cover
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Ongoing training & development (IPC, technical upskilling, etc.)
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Supportive, low-bureaucracy environment where your input actually matters
Prototype Wire Person Duties
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Prototype wiring, harness assembly, and cable routing
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Wiring and terminating D-sub (D-type) connectors and cable assemblies
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Soldering, crimping, and general bench assembly
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Building electromechanical assemblies from drawings and schematics
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Reading and interpreting schematic and wiring diagrams, technical drawings, and BOMs
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Supporting prototype builds and engineering changes
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Carrying out rework and modifications during development stages
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Basic inspection and testing (continuity, visual checks, etc.)
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Working closely with engineering teams to resolve build and design issues
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Following job cards, test plans, and technical instructions
What they’re looking for
Essential:
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Proven experience in wiring, cable assembly, or electro-mechanical build
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Ability to read and interpret schematic and wiring drawings
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Experience with D-sub (D-type) connector wiring and termination
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Strong soldering and crimping ability
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High attention to detail and quality standards
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Good hands-on bench skills
Desirable:
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IPC-A-610 / IPC-A-620 experience
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Experience in a prototype or R&D environment
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Basic electrical testing (multimeters, continuity testing)
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Mechanical assembly experience
Interested?
Apply now and one of our talented team will be in touch