Electrical Technician – Cargo Security Systems

Rapiscan Systems; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Rapiscan Systems in the United Kingdom is seeking a practical assembler to support the production of cargo security systems. You will build and wire mechanical and pneumatic sub-systems and sub-assemblies, following drawings and specifications.

Key tasks include routing wires, mounting electrical components, crimping, and wiring accessories, plus performing functional tests to ensure quality and ISO compliance. Cat5 cabling and 240V/415V experience are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Ideal qualifications: hands-on experience in a rapidly changing environment.
• Attention to detail and production of a quality item.
• Experience with 240v and 415v; Cat5 cable experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Routes, wires, assembles and installs electrical and electronic components in mobile truck systems and fixed/gantry rail systems per specifications using jig boards and hand/power tools.
• Reads drawings and, on occasions, schematics to determine assembly methods.
• Cuts wire to specified lengths and sleeving; crimps terminal eyelets and lugs to wire ends.
• Connects wiring to relays, circuit breakers, plugs, switches and solenoids; installs accessory assemblies.
• Conducts functional and continuity tests of electrical assemblies and wire harnesses using testing instruments.
• Supports ISO standards and handles 240v/415v wiring; Cat5 cabling is advantageous.

Skills

Attention to detail

Electrical wiring

Reading drawings

Crimping

Cable handling

Tools

Jig boards

Hand tools

Power tools

Crimping device

Job description

Rapiscan Systems in the United Kingdom is seeking a practical assembler to support the production of cargo security systems. You will build and wire mechanical and pneumatic sub-systems and sub-assemblies, following drawings and specifications.

Key tasks include routing wires, mounting electrical components, crimping, and wiring accessories, plus performing functional tests to ensure quality and ISO compliance. Cat5 cabling and 240V/415V experience are advantageous.