Wireman

Mane Contract Services; Bramhall; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days leave

Bank holidays & flex days

Early finish on Fridays

Flexible working

Company pension

Training & development opportunities

Job summary

Mane Contract Services is seeking skilled technicians with experience in regulated manufacturing environments, ideally aerospace or defence, for electronic and electro‑mechanical assembly. The operation covers cabinet wiring, panel wiring, and testing of completed assemblies, with focus on high quality standards.

You will read drawings, work from wiring diagrams and schedules, and create harnesses, terminate connectors, and crimp/solder wires.

Qualifications

• Experience in cabinet, rack or box wiring.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and interpret wiring diagrams.
• Experience from wiring schedules/diagrams and bespoke assembly instructions.
• Strong wiring, crimping and soldering skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Complete cabinet, rack and box wiring with 22 AWG to 10 AWG cables.
• Work across power, data and RF applications.
• Use handheld crimping tools for terminations.
• Create, route and secure multi‑cable harnesses and wiring looms.
• Terminate connectors including multi‑pin, 38999, RF, data and power.
• Crimp and solder wire terminations.
• Support development and manufacture of first‑off units.
• Work from engineering drawings, wiring schedules and technical documentation.
• Ensure work meets quality, safety and manufacturing standards.

Skills

Read drawings

Interpret wiring diagrams

Cabinet/rack/box wiring

Crimping and soldering

Attention to detail

Education

Time-served apprenticeship

IPC J-STD certification

Tools

Wire crimping tools

Soldering equipment

Electrical test equipment

Job description

Due to an increase in customer orders, we are looking for skilled technicians with experience working within regulated manufacturing environments, ideally to aerospace, defence or similarly high-quality standards.

The team manufactures a wide range of advanced products, including:

• Power management and control systems
• Counter-IED systems

The manufacturing operation covers electronic and electro-mechanical assembly, panel and cabinet wiring, and the testing of completed assemblies.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete complex cabinet, rack and box wiring using 22 AWG to 10 AWG cable and wire.
• Work across power, data and RF applications.
• Use a variety of handheld crimping tools.
• Create, route and secure multi-cable harnesses and wiring looms.
• Terminate a range of connector types, including multi-pin, 38999, RF, data and power connectors.
• Complete crimped and soldered wire terminations.
• Support the development and manufacture of first-off units and cabling.
• Work accurately from engineering drawings, wiring schedules and technical documentation.
• Ensure all work is completed in line with required quality, safety and manufacturing standards.

Skills and Experience

• A minimum of three years' experience in cabinet, rack or box wiring.
• The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience working from wiring schedules, wiring diagrams and circuit diagrams.
• The ability to follow bespoke customer-supplied assembly instructions.
• Strong practical wiring, crimping and soldering skills.
• Good attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.

Experience in prototype wiring or completion of a time-served apprenticeship would be desirable but is not essential.

IPC J-STD certification would be a distinct advantage.

Interview Process

The interview process will consist of a single-stage interview with the HR and Production Managers.

There will be no practical trade test. Candidates will be asked technical and competency-based questions about their previous wiring and manufacturing experience.

• 23 days' annual leave
• Bank holidays and additional flex days
• Early finish on Fridays
• Flexible working opportunities
• Company pension scheme
• Excellent training and development opportunities

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established defence and security manufacturer offering long-term stability, specialist technical work and ongoing career development.