Electro Mechanical Assembly Technician

Proactive Technical Limited; Bedford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Proactive Global is seeking an experienced Electro Mechanical Assembly & Wiring Technician to join the production team. You will work hands-on with cable looms, wiring harnesses, soldering connectors, and electro-mechanical assemblies to engineering specifications.

Ideal candidates will read wiring diagrams and drawings, follow quality procedures, and maintain accurate build records while supporting the wider manufacturing function.

Qualifications

• Experience in cable loom manufacture and wiring harnesses.
• Experience wiring internal equipment and electrical assemblies.
• Competent in soldering connectors and electrical components.
• Experience with crimping, termination and ferrules.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and wiring schematics.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture and assemble cable looms and wiring harnesses to engineering specifications.
• Carry out internal wiring of electrical and electro-mechanical assemblies.
• Strip, crimp, terminate, solder and dress wires and cables.
• Solder electrical connectors and components to a high standard.
• Assemble and wire control panels and electrical enclosures.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and drawings.
• Identify and rectify wiring and workmanship issues.
• Carry out continuity, insulation, and basic electrical tests where required.
• Ensure wiring is correctly routed, labelled, and dressed.
• Use a range of hand tools, soldering equipment, crimping tools, and electrical test equipment.
• Maintain accurate build records and complete relevant production documentation.
• Work to company quality standards, engineering procedures, and health & safety requirements.
• Support the wider production team with general assembly and manufacturing activities when required.

Skills

Cable loom manufacture

Wiring harness assembly

Soldering

Crimping & termination

Electrical schematic reading

Hand tools proficiency

Attention to detail

Independent & team work

Tools

Soldering equipment

Crimping tools

Electrical test equipment

Measuring instruments

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Electro Mechanical Assembly & Wiring Technician to join our clients team. The successful candidate will have hands-on experience in cable looming, internal wiring, soldering connectors, and electro-mechanical assembly.

This role would suit a practical, detail-oriented individual who takes pride in producing high-quality workmanship and is comfortable working from engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and assembly instructions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manufacture and assemble cable looms and wiring harnesses to engineering specifications.
• Carry out internal wiring of electrical and electro-mechanical assemblies.
• Strip, crimp, terminate, solder, and dress wires and cables.
• Solder electrical connectors, terminals, pins, and other components to a high standard.
• Assemble and wire control panels, electrical enclosures, equipment, and sub-assemblies.
• Carry out general electro-mechanical assembly, including the fitting of mechanical and electrical components.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, and assembly instructions.
• Identify and rectify wiring, assembly, and workmanship issues.
• Carry out continuity, insulation, and basic electrical tests where required.
• Ensure wiring is correctly routed, secured, labelled, and dressed.
• Use a range of hand tools, soldering equipment, crimping tools, and electrical test equipment.
• Maintain accurate build records and complete relevant production documentation.
• Work to company quality standards, engineering procedures, and health & safety requirements.
• Support the wider production team with general assembly and manufacturing activities when required.

Required Skills

• Proven experience in cable looming and wiring harness manufacture.
• Experience with internal equipment wiring and electrical assembly.
• Competent in soldering connectors and electrical components.
• Experience with crimping, cable termination, ferrules, terminals, and connector assembly.
• Ability to read and work from electrical drawings and wiring schematics.
• Good understanding of electrical wiring practices and component identification.
• Experience using hand tools and workshop/production equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Good hand skills and the ability to work accurately on small components and assemblies.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a production team.

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.