Cable Preparation Technician

Kiwa UK; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave 25 days + BH

Company Bonus Scheme

Enhanced pension contributions

Life assurance 4x salary

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Eye care vouchers

Welcome pack

Job summary

Kiwa UK in Milton Keynes is seeking a Cable Preparation Technician to join our team. In this hands-on role, you’ll prepare product samples using a range of hand and power tools, ensuring readiness for technical testing by engineers.

This lab-based position offers practical experience in a controlled environment, with 37.5 hours per week and a comprehensive benefits package. Work with the M&E Lead to prioritise samples and conduct tests such as conductor resistance and insulation thickness under

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good manual dexterity and steady hands.
• Strong numeracy and literacy skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Prioritise cable samples for preparation with the M&E Lead.
• Carry out product testing under supervision (conductors, insulation, voltage, tensile tests).
• Maintain safe, clean lab with well-maintained tools and equipment.
• Support lab operations and coordinate sample handovers to technicians.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Numeracy

Communication

Job description

Job Summary

BASEC, part of Kiwa UK group, is seeking a Cable Preparation Technician to join our team in Milton Keynes. In this hands-on role, you’ll be responsible for preparing product samples using a range of hand and power tools, ensuring they are ready for technical testing by our engineers. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to gain or develop practical experience in a laboratory environment.

Job Summary

BASEC, part of Kiwa UK group, is seeking a Cable Preparation Technician to join our team in Milton Keynes. In this hands-on role, you’ll be responsible for preparing product samples using a range of hand and power tools, ensuring they are ready for technical testing by our engineers. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to gain or develop practical experience in a laboratory environment.

About The Role

• Work with the M&E Lead to prioritise cable samples for preparation.


• Undertake product testing under supervision until competent, including (but not limited to) conductor resistance, insulation thickness, flash testing, voltage testing, tensile strength and elongation measurements.


• Maintain clear communication with colleagues to ensure timely workflow and efficient handover of prepared samples to technicians.


• Ensure all tools and equipment are well-maintained and used safely.


• Support the general upkeep and smooth running of the lab, adhering to all quality, safety, and housekeeping procedures.


• Effectively manage your workload and collaborate with team members to optimise lab operations.

Do you have what it takes?

• Excellent attention to detail.


• Good manual dexterity.


• Experience/knowledge of ISO 17025 Accreditation Standard is preferred (training available).


• Knowledge of measurement uncertainty is desirable (training available).


• Ability to accurately follow written and verbal instructions.


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a positive and proactive attitude.


• Strong commitment to Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality responsibilities.


• Experience of working within an engineering/industrial environment preferred, but not essential.


• General understanding of engineering processes and principles.


• Strong numeracy and literacy skills.

What can you expect from us in return?

• £26,227.50 per annum


• Generous Annual Leave – Starting at 25 days plus Bank Holidays, with the option to buy additional leave and increased entitlement with length of service


• 37.5 hours per week - Monday-Thursday 7am to 3.30pm & Friday 7am to 12.30pm, lab-based role


• Enhanced Family Leave – Enhanced maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave with 6 months full pay, plus 2 weeks full pay for paternity leave


• Milestone Rewards – paid and unpaid sabbaticals, charity donations, personal gifts, and retail vouchers


• Salary Reviews


• Company Bonus Scheme


• Enhanced Pension Contributions


• Life Assurance – 4x your annual salary


• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – Confidential support, advice, and counselling available 24/7, 365 days a year


• 24/7 GP Service – Access to medical advice anytime


• Cycle to Work Scheme


• Eye Care Vouchers – Supporting your health and well-being


• Welcome Pack – Filled with company-branded goodies to kickstart your journey with us

At Kiwa, we deliver results driven by our core values: Ambitious, Reliable, and Engaged the principles that guide how we work with colleagues, customers, and everyone we encounter. We are committed to fostering personal development, encouraging you to be ambitious, explore new ideas, and contribute to making the world a safer, more sustainable place. Here, you’ll thrive in a dynamic environment with ample opportunities for growth and self-development.

As an equal opportunity employer, Kiwa celebrates diversity and is dedicated to building an inclusive, supportive workplace. We embrace flexibility in hiring talented individuals from all backgrounds globally, ensuring a work environment free from prejudice, discrimination, and intimidation. Inclusivity and equality are core to who we are, and we uphold these values without exception.

If you have any questions about this role and would like to speak a member of the Talent Team, please e-mail us at [e-mail].