Electrical Wiring Specialist

Enterprise Recruitment Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

37-hour week

Overtime available

Challenging projects

Engineering environment

Job summary

Enterprise Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Electrical Wiring & Mechanical Assembly Technician to join a busy prototype development workshop in the Cambridge area. This temporary contract role offers hands-on work across proof-of-concept designs, test rigs, and client-deliverable products.

You will collaborate with engineering teams to assemble, wire, inspect and test bespoke equipment, reading technical drawings and wiring schedules, with emphasis on quality and safety in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical wiring, cable assembly and mechanical assembly environments.
• Knowledge of low-voltage AC/DC systems and single or three-phase wiring.
• Ability to work from technical drawings and wiring documentation.
• Hands-on skills with soldering, hand tools and connector termination.

Responsibilities

• Electrical wiring and cable assembly of prototype and production equipment.
• Mechanical assembly of test rigs, machines and bespoke systems.
• Reading and interpreting wiring diagrams, cable schedules and technical drawings.
• Soldering, crimping and connector assembly to a high standard.

Skills

Electrical wiring

Mechanical assembly

Reading wiring diagrams

Soldering

Connector termination

Tools

IPC/WHMA-A-620

Job description

Temporary Contract

We're looking for an experienced Electrical Wiring & Mechanical Assembly Technician to join a busy prototype development workshop.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a variety of innovative projects, from proof-of-concept designs and test rigs through to fully assembled client-deliverable products.

Working closely with engineering teams, you will support the assembly, wiring, inspection, and testing of bespoke equipment while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Electrical wiring and cable assembly of prototype and production equipment
• Mechanical assembly of test rigs, machines, and bespoke systems
• Reading and interpreting wiring diagrams, cable schedules, and technical drawings
• Soldering, crimping, and connector assembly to a high standard

What We're Looking For

• Experience in electrical wiring, cable assembly, and mechanical assembly environments
• Knowledge of low-voltage AC/DC systems and single or three-phase wiring
• Ability to work from technical drawings and wiring documentation
• Strong hands‑on skills with soldering, hand tools, and connector termination

Advantageous Experience

• IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification or experience working to IPC/WHMA-A-620 cable and wire harness assembly standards
• Knowledge of BS Wiring Regulations, PAT testing, or IPC standards
• Experience working to ISO9001 or similar quality standards

What's on Offer

• 37-hour working week
• Overtime available
• Varied and technically challenging projects
• Opportunity to work within a highly skilled engineering environment developing cutting‑!