Cable Assembly Technician

Syntech Recruitment Ltd; Worthing; Vor Ort; GBP 24.000 - 29.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Structured skills development in fiber

Opportunities to contribute to process

Modern manufacturing facility

Zusammenfassung

The Cable Assembly Technician role at Syntech Recruitment Ltd in Worthing, West Sussex, involves taking full ownership of cable termination and manufacturing tasks from setup to final test in a precision production environment.

You will perform high-precision wiring, assembly and testing, reading schematics and engineering drawings, and adhere to health, safety, quality and environmental standards while developing skills in fiber optic and electrical connector termination.

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience in manufacturing/production.
• Experience reading technical wiring schematics and engineering drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite.

Aufgaben

• Read, interpret and work from electrical schematics and wire run lists.
• Plan and execute wiring, mechanical assembly, electrical integration and testing.
• Manufacture electrical, fiber optic and hybrid cable assemblies per specs.
• Develop skills in termination of electrical and optical connectors.
• Suggest improvements to schematics, procedures and workflows.
• Maintain high standards of product quality and safety compliance.
• Ensure ESDF practices and environmental standards are followed.

Kenntnisse

Reading schematics

Analytical problem-solving

English proficiency

MS Office proficiency

Ausbildung

Diploma or formal manufacturing/assembly training

Tools

Hand tools

Torque tools

Crimping tools

Soldering equipment

Test gear (C.A.T.)

Jobbeschreibung

Position: Cable Assembly Technician

Location: Worthing, West Sussex

Salary: £26,780 basic per annum

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

About the Company

The employer is a world leader in the design and manufacture of high-precision circular push-pull connectors, custom cable assemblies, and specialized interconnect solutions. Operating a dedicated manufacturing facility in Worthing, West Sussex, the business delivers high-reliability electrical, optical, and hybrid cable assembly services across demanding sectors including medical technology, defense, broadcast, industrial automation, and test & measurement.

Position Overview & Mission

The Cable Assembly Technician will take full ownership of assigned cable termination and manufacturing tasks from setup to final completion. Working within a specialized production environment, the successful candidate will execute high-precision wiring, assembly, and testing while maintaining strict adherence to quality, environmental, and safety standards.

Cable Assembly Technician Benefits

• Competitive basic salary of £26,780 per annum.
• Permanent, full-time operational position.
• Structured skills development in advanced fiber optic and electrical connector termination.
• Opportunities to contribute directly to process improvements and production evolution.
• Working within a clean, modern manufacturing facility.

Cable Assembly Technician Responsibilities

• Read, interpret, and work from electrical schematics, assembly drawings, and wire run lists.
• Plan and execute point-to-point wiring, mechanical assembly, electrical integration, and quality testing tasks.
• Manufacture high-quality electrical, fiber optic, and hybrid cable assemblies in accordance with customer and engineering specifications.
• Develop specialized technical skills in the termination of electrical and optical connectors.
• Provide continuous improvement suggestions for schematics, operational procedures, and assembly workflows.
• Take personal ownership of assigned work to maintain high standards of product quality.
• Adhere strictly to health, safety, product quality, and environmental standards (Level 1 impact across Security, Product Quality, and Environment).
• Maintain electrostatic discharge (ESD) safe practices throughout assembly operations.

Cable Assembly Technician Experience Required

• Proven experience working within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Hands-on background in mechanical assembly, point-to-point wiring, wire run lists, and harness building.
• Practical experience using hand tools, torque tools, crimping tools, soldering equipment, and computer-aided test gear.
• Ability to read and follow technical wiring schematics and engineering drawings accurately.
• Good analytical problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative production team.
• Strong written and spoken English skills.

Desirable but Not Essential

• Working knowledge of IPC-A-620 and IPC-A-610 wiring and assembly standards.
• Relevant technical diploma or formal manufacturing/assembly training