Aerospace Electrical Wiring Technician - Quality & Assembly

Proactive Global; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Proactive Global is seeking Electrical Wiring Technicians in Cambridge to support aerospace manufacturing activities, including the manufacture, assembly, installation, testing and inspection of electrical components and systems. You will contribute to achieving production targets while upholding safety and quality standards.

The role requires experience with electrical manufacturing and a strong ability to read wiring diagrams and engineering drawings, backed by a time-served electrical

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or production environment.
• Electrical manufacturing, assembly, installation, or testing experience.
• 3–5 years' electrical experience within the aerospace industry.
• Experience reading engineering drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Good IT skills including knowledge of MRP systems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical manufacturing and assembly activities across production areas to meet schedules.
• Manufacture electrical harnesses, components, and control modules per engineering specs.
• Test and inspect electrical assemblies to verify quality requirements.
• Install electrical components and systems into units per engineering specifications.
• Read, interpret engineering drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship, safety and right‑first‑time quality.
• Support continuous improvement to enhance processes and efficiency.
• Escalate technical issues and production delays to line management.
• Maintain tools, equipment and storage to comply with quality and safety rules.
• Collaborate with other production teams to ensure smooth workflow.

Skills

Prioritise tasks

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Health & Safety

Target-driven

Constructive feedback

Education

Time-served apprenticeship in electrical discipline

Electrical qualifications

Tools

MRP systems

Job description

Proactive Global is seeking Electrical Wiring Technicians in Cambridge to support aerospace manufacturing activities, including the manufacture, assembly, installation, testing and inspection of electrical components and systems. You will contribute to achieving production targets while upholding safety and quality standards.

The role requires experience with electrical manufacturing and a strong ability to read wiring diagrams and engineering drawings, backed by a time-served electrical