Cable Bay Technician - Central Government

Spinwell Global; Newbridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector agency is looking for multiple Cable Bay Technicians for a 6-month contract based in Newbridge. Responsibilities include completing engineering documentation, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have experience with electrical and mechanical diagrams, possess hand skills in cable manufacture, and hold relevant NVQ qualifications. The role offers a competitive pay rate of £21.51 per hour and supports diversity in applications.

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret complex electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Proficient in using test equipment for confirming serviceability.
• Skilled in crimping, soldering, and wire stripping.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with maintenance scheme and regulations.
• Complete paperwork for an auditable record of work.
• Work collaboratively to meet performance targets.

Skills

Understanding complex electrical and mechanical drawings

Using electrical/mechanical test equipment

Hand skills for crimping, soldering, wire stripping

Practical cable manufacture techniques

Knowledge of terminations and connections

Proficient work on airworthiness standards

Broad skill set in cable manufacture

PTT qualified & certified

Understanding of safely testing live equipment

NVQ Level 2 in Performing Engineering Operations

NVQ Level 3 in Aeronautical Engineering

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Performing Engineering Operations

NVQ Level 3 Aeronautical Engineering

Recognised relevant apprenticeship

Job description

Role: Cable Bay Technician x 6 REF 94723
Contract Length: 6 months
Location: Deeside
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: £21.51 per hour
Security Clearance: BPSS

Spinwell is recruiting for a Cable Bay Technician for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CABLE BAY TECHNICIAN

• Work in accordance with the Maintenance Approved Organisation Scheme (MAOS) ensuring that the correct authorisations are worked towards, held and kept current and comply with all statutory COSHH, H&S and environmental protection instructions.
• Completing all relevant paperwork and engineering documentation to provide an auditable record of work carried out.
• Work as part of a team to meet performance targets and objectives for assigned area.
• Work with the production teams and other business areas to foster a spirit of innovation and seek to constantly improve.
• Input and update of data and the maintenance of digital media to satisfy internal and external customers with regard to airworthiness and information requirements.
• Ensure the quality and standard of the workshop is maintained in accordance with the Business System, (DBM) and ISO regulations by following the relevant Operations DBM leaflet.
• Assist in coordinating the manufacture or repair of cable projects including documentation, drawings, tooling & testing of the finished article.
• Inspect completed cable projects to ensure compliance to design and customer specification.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE CABLE BAY TECHNICIAN

• Must be able to understand and interpret complex electrical and mechanical drawings and diagrams to produce cables.
• Must be able to use electrical/mechanical test equipment to confirm serviceability and to assist fault diagnosis.
• Be proficient in hand skills for crimping, soldering, wire stripping, heat guns and cable winding machinery.
• Have a thorough understanding of practical cable manufacture techniques i.e. cable looms and harness layout.
• Have an excellent working knowledge of terminations and connections and their application.
• Carry out all work in a proficient manner to ensure airworthiness and customer levels are maintained.
• Must have an experienced broad skill set in cable manufacture.
• PTT qualified & certified
• Understand the dangers of safely testing and working on live equipment, which can include high levels of current/voltage.
• NVQ Level 2 in Performing Engineering Operations and NVQ Level 3 Aeronautical Engineering (Manufacturing Aircraft Wiring Looms) or ONC equivalent. Or A recognised relevant apprenticeship or similar accredited training or appropriate industry experience, in a cable manufacturing role or electrical and electronic component repair or a similar military role may be deemed sufficient.

If you are a Cable Bay Technician, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell!

We welcome all applications regardless of background, in line with our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion.

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Disability Confident

As a member of the disability confident scheme, the client guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.

Armed Forces Covenant

The client is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.

If you qualify for the above, please notify us and quote the role you are applying for.

We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview.

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