Aerospace Cable Harness Technician

TXM Recruit; Houghton Conquest; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

TXM Recruit is seeking a Cable Harness Assembler / Electrical Wireperson for defence and aerospace applications. You will manufacture, assemble and inspect high-reliability cable harnesses and wiring looms, using drawings, wiring schedules and customer specifications.

This role emphasizes crimping, soldering and strict quality standards to ensure traceable components. The position requires a careful, methodical approach to manufacturing and testing, with safety and compliance as top priorities

Qualifications

• Experience as Cable Harness Assembler, Electrical Wireperson, Cable Assembler or Electrical Assembler.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, electrical schematics, wiring schedules and build instructions.
• Experience using cable-preparation tools, calibrated crimping equipment and electrical test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and terminate cable harnesses, wiring looms and electro-mechanical assemblies.
• Work from engineering drawings, schematics, wiring schedules and manufacturing instructions.
• Prepare wires and cables using approved cutting, stripping and preparation techniques.
• Carry out crimping, soldering, connector assembly, lacing, bundling and harness dressing.
• Install heat-shrink tubing, backshells, strain reliefs, shielding and identification markers.
• Use manual and calibrated crimping tools, soldering stations and specialist connector tooling.
• Conduct in-process self-inspection and verify the quality of completed assemblies.
• Perform continuity, insulation-resistance and functional electrical testing using approved equipment.
• Maintain full product traceability and accurately complete manufacturing and quality records.

Skills

Cable preparation

Crimping

Soldering

Reading drawings

Quality workmanship

Teamwork

Safety-conscious

Tools

Cable preparation tools

Calibrated crimping equipment

Electrical test equipment

Job description

TXM Recruit is seeking a Cable Harness Assembler / Electrical Wireperson for defence and aerospace applications. You will manufacture, assemble and inspect high-reliability cable harnesses and wiring looms, using drawings, wiring schedules and customer specifications.

This role emphasizes crimping, soldering and strict quality standards to ensure traceable components. The position requires a careful, methodical approach to manufacturing and testing, with safety and compliance as top priorities