Assembly Technician

Pertemps Telford; Dawley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Telford has a full-time Wiring/Soldering Technician role based in Shropshire. You will build wiring harnesses from drawings and assemble prototype and production units, including HV cables.

You’ll manage build schedules and liaise with internal teams on installations, with testing and commissioning of electrical systems when required. The ideal candidate will have manufacturing experience, the ability to read drawings, and skills in crimping, HV cable preparation, and wiring standards.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing/production experience required.
• Ability to read technical drawings and build complex harnesses.
• Desirable: crimping, HV cable preparation and wiring standards experience.
• Desirable: IPC qualifications or willingness to work towards them.

Responsibilities

• Build wiring harnesses from engineering drawings to a high standard.
• Assemble prototype and production harnesses, including HV cables.
• Manage build schedules and meet production targets.
• Liaise with internal departments on installations.
• Test and commission electrical systems when required.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Read engineering drawings

Crimping

HV cable preparation

Wiring standards

IPC qualifications

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

This full-time Wiring/Soldering Technician role in Telford, with a Shropshire specialist manufacturer, pays £12.71 per hour, rising to a competitive rate once permanent. The successful candidate will build wiring harnesses from engineering drawings, assemble prototype and production units including HV cables, manage build schedules, and liaise with internal departments on installations. Testing and commissioning electrical systems may also form part of the duties. Applicants should have manufacturing or production experience, the ability to interpret technical drawings, and skills in crimping, HV cable preparation, and wiring standards. This position suits someone methodical, precise, and capable of maintaining consistent quality across complex assemblies. Assembly Technician Location: Newport, Shropshire Salary: £12.71 (Competitive once perm)

About the Role

A specialist manufacturer is seeking an experienced Wiring/Soldering Operative to join its growing team and support the delivery of high-quality electrical wiring solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Build wiring harnesses from engineering drawings to a high standard.
• Assemble prototype and production harnesses, including HV cables.
• Manage build schedules and meet production targets.
• Liaise with internal departments on installations.
• Test and commission electrical systems when required.

Skills & Experience

• Manufacturing/Production experience.
• Ability to read technical drawings and build complex harnesses.
• (Desirable) Experience with crimping, HV cable preparation and wiring standards.
• (Desirable) IPC qualifications or willingness to work towards them.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office.

FULL TRAINING PROVIDED