Electrical Wiring Technician

Holt Engineering; Fareham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Holt Engineering is seeking an experienced Electrical Wiring Technician to join the production team. You will wire electrical panels, enclosures and looms, manufacture harnesses and interpret electrical drawings to exacting standards.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in wiring, harness manufacturing and cable preparation, with a focus on quality and IPC/WHMA-A-620 compliance. IPC certification is a bonus.

Qualifications

• Experience wiring electrical panels and enclosures to drawings.
• Hands-on manufacturing of cable harnesses and looms.
• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Knowledge of IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out panel and box wiring to engineering drawings and specs.
• Manufacturing, assembling and wiring cable harnesses and looms.
• Crimping, terminating and routing cables with quality workmanship.
• Building and wiring control panels and enclosures.
• Interpreting electrical diagrams and technical documentation.
• Maintaining safe, clean and compliant work environment.

Skills

Electrical wiring

Cable harness manufacturing

Reading electrical drawings

IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards

Attention to detail

Education

IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification

Tools

Crimping tools

Job description

I am recruiting on behalf of my client, an engineering and manufacturing business specialising in electrical wiring, cable assemblies and integrated systems. I am looking for an experienced Electrical Wiring Technician to join their production team, working on the assembly and wiring of electrical control panels, electrical enclosures, cable harnesses and looms.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Electrical Wiring Technician with a strong background in electrical assembly, who takes pride in producing high-quality work to exacting standards.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out electrical panel and box wiring to engineering drawings and specifications.
• Manufacturing, assembling and installing cable harnesses and wiring looms.
• Cutting, stripping, crimping, terminating and routing electrical cables.
• Building and wiring electrical control panels, enclosures and associated assemblies.
• Reading and interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and technical documentation.
• Ensuring all wiring and cable assemblies meet the required quality and workmanship standards.
• Working in accordance with IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards where applicable.
• Inspecting completed assemblies to ensure accuracy, consistency and quality.
• Identifying and resolving wiring or assembly issues during production.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience in electrical panel wiring, box wiring or electrical assembly.
• Hands‑on experience manufacturing cable harnesses and wiring looms.
• Good knowledge of cable preparation, crimping, termination and connector assembly.
• Ability to read and work accurately from electrical drawings and wiring diagrams.
• A strong understanding of electrical assembly processes and quality requirements.
• Good attention to detail and the ability to produce consistent, high-quality workmanship.
• Experience working to IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards would be highly beneficial.
• Current IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification would be a distinct advantage, although it is not essential.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a manufacturing team.

Additional Information

For this Electrical Wiring Technician opportunity, I am particularly interested in speaking with candidates who have practical experience in cable harness manufacturing, cable looming and electrical panel assembly.

If you are an experienced Electrical Wiring Technician looking for your next opportunity within electrical manufacturing and assembly, I would be keen to discuss the position with you.