Electrical Assembly Technician

Advanced Resource Managers Ltd; Ampthill; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Resource Managers Ltd is seeking an Electrical Assembly Technician for a permanent position in Ampthill. You will work with a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company, contributing to the assembly and testing of cable harnesses and electro-mechanical assemblies.

The role requires hands-on experience with crimping, soldering and harness wiring, and familiarity with IPC/WHMA-A-620 and J-STD-001 standards. A strong eye for quality and traceability is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in cable harness assembly, wiring looms, or electro-mechanical assembly.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics and build instructions.
• Hands-on skills in crimping, soldering, cable preparation and connector assembly.
• Awareness of IPC/WHMA-A-620 and J-STD-001 standards.
• Experience in military and defence manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, terminate, and inspect cable harnesses, wiring looms, and electro-mechanical assemblies.
• Perform wire preparation including crimping, soldering, and connector assembly.
• Install heat shrink, backshells, strain relief, shielding, and markers per build docs.
• Conduct in-process self-inspection and quality verification.
• Carry out electrical testing including continuity and functional tests.
• Maintain traceability and complete manufacturing and quality records.
• Identify non-conformances and support corrective actions; follow safety standards.

Skills

Cable harness assembly

Wiring looms

Electrical/mechanical assembly

Read engineering drawings

Crimping tools

Soldering irons

Connector assembly tools

Tools

Crimping tools

Soldering irons

Connector assembly tools

Job description

Electrical Assembly Technician

Permanent role

Based in Ampthill

Offering up to £40,000

Do you have an awareness of IPC-620 and J-STD-001 standards?

Do you have experience with Cables/Harnesses manufacturing?

Do you want to work with an industry-leading company?

If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you!

As the Electrical Assembly Technician, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry!

You will be involved in:

• Assemble, terminate, and inspect cable harnesses, wiring looms, and electro-mechanical assemblies in accordance with engineering drawings and manufacturing specifications
• Perform wire preparation tasks including crimping, soldering, connector assembly, lacing, bundling, and harness dressing to military and customer-defined standards
• Install heat shrink tubing, backshells, strain reliefs, shielding, and identification markers in line with build documentation
• Conduct in-process self-inspection and quality verification throughout assembly
• Carry out electrical testing including continuity, insulation resistance, and functional testing using approved equipment
• Maintain full traceability and accurately complete all manufacturing and quality records
• Identify non-conformances and support corrective action activities as required
• Adhere to safe working practices and comply with all health, safety, and quality standards

Your skillset & experience:

• Proven experience in cable harness assembly, wiring looms, or electro-mechanical assembly
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, wiring schedules, and build instructions
• Hands-on experience with crimping, soldering, cable preparation, and connector assembly techniques
• Awareness of IPC/WHMA-A-620 – Requirements and Acceptance for Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies
• Awareness of J-STD-001 – Requirements for Soldered Electrical and Electronic Assemblies
• Military and defence manufacturing standards