Skilled Wiring Technician

Themarketinghealth; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company based in Barnstaple is seeking a Skilled Wiring Technician to assemble electrical wiring harnesses and complex electrical assemblies. Responsibilities include following engineering diagrams, quality control inspections, and troubleshooting electrical issues. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in a manufacturing environment and excellent manual dexterity. This role requires being on-site 5 days a week and offers a competitive salary of up to £32k depending on experience.

Benefits

Hybrid/flexible working arrangements

25 days annual leave, plus buy and sell

Up to 16 days flexi leave accrual

Half day Fridays

Private medical health insurance

Employee Assistance Program

All Staff Bonus

Group Pension Plan with up to 7% employer contribution

Cycle to Work scheme

Free onsite parking

Onsite bistro and free hot and cold beverages

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a wiring technician or electrical assembler in a manufacturing setting.
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations related to electrical wiring (IPC & J-Std).
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and wiring diagrams.
• High-quality soldering skills on delicate components.
• Precise wiring skills, including stripping, cutting, and crimping wires.
• Excellent manual dexterity to handle small wires and tools.

Responsibilities

• Assemble electrical wiring harnesses and complex electrical assemblies.
• Inspect completed wiring harnesses for accuracy and quality standards.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical issues within wiring assemblies.

Skills

Wiring assembly

Soldering

Quality control

Technical documentation

Troubleshooting

Material handling

Production reporting

Interpret engineering drawings

Excellent manual dexterity

Experience with fibre optics

Job description

About The Role

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.

As a Skilled Wiring Technician based at our Barnstaple site, 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. This role requires being on site 5 days a week.

The salary for this role is up to £32k, depending on experience.

What You’ll Be Doing

• 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.

Our Company

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. Our systems deliver a rapid response to threats and ensure operational effectiveness and interoperability across the globe, supporting an ever‑growing number of navies.

Required Skills

• 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).
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and work instructions to ensure correct assembly procedures.
• High‑quality soldering skills on delicate components within wiring assemblies.
• Precise wiring skills, 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.

What We Offer

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 LinkedIn 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.

Join us and be part of something smaller – with 500 people in the UK and Canada – doing something bigger: protecting what matters.

If you’d like to know more, please call Kelly Thomas from our Talent Acquisition Team on 03330 414300 or reach out to us on LinkedIn.