Electrical Assembly Technician – Training & Growth

Gi Group (United Kingdom); Coventry; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Unipart in Coventry is expanding its electrical assembly team and seeks hands-on, detail-focused people with practical aptitude. You will work with electrical components and wiring assemblies, with training provided to learn relevant processes.

This is a full-time role with immediate start and scope to grow skills, including soldering. Initial hours are 6:00am–2:00pm, Monday to Friday, with a future move to a two-shift pattern that may include a 12.5% shift premium for the afternoon shift.

Qualifications

• Previous electrical assembly, wiring, manufacturing or similar practical experience.
• Good manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow detailed work instructions accurately.
• Ability to understand basic engineering drawings or wiring diagrams, or willingness to develop this skill.
• A reliable approach to attendance and timekeeping.
• A methodical, quality-focused and team-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Assemble electrical components, cables, connectors, terminals and wiring looms.
• Cut, strip, crimp, terminate and route wires and cables to specification.
• Follow engineering drawings, wiring diagrams and work instructions.
• Carry out visual checks and basic electrical tests following appropriate training.
• Identify and report defects, incorrect components or wiring issues.
• Handle electrical and electronic components carefully and follow relevant ESD controls.
• Complete production and inspection records accurately.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe workstation.
• Work flexibly across electrical assembly processes following training.

Skills

Electrical assembly

Wiring diagrams

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Attendance/timekeeping

Teamwork

Job description

Unipart in Coventry is expanding its electrical assembly team and seeks hands-on, detail-focused people with practical aptitude. You will work with electrical components and wiring assemblies, with training provided to learn relevant processes.

This is a full-time role with immediate start and scope to grow skills, including soldering. Initial hours are 6:00am–2:00pm, Monday to Friday, with a future move to a two-shift pattern that may include a 12.5% shift premium for the afternoon shift.