Electro Mechanical Assembly Technician

Proactive Global; Bedford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Proactive Global in Bedford seeks an experienced Electro Mechanical Assembly & Wiring Technician to join our production team. You will work from engineering drawings and wiring diagrams to fabricate cable looms, perform internal wiring, and assemble control panels and enclosures with high-quality workmanship.

You will be skilled in soldering connectors and components, crimping and terminating cables, and using hand tools and test equipment to verify functionality.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in cable loom manufacture and wiring harnesses.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and wiring schematics.
• Competent in soldering, crimping, and terminating wires and connectors.
• Attention to detail and adherence to quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture and assemble cable looms and wiring harnesses to 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 components to a high standard.
• Assemble and wire control panels, enclosures, equipment, and sub-assemblies.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and drawings.
• Identify and rectify wiring, assembly, and workmanship issues.
• Carry out basic electrical tests and ensure correct routing and labelling.
• Maintain accurate build records and support production activities.

Skills

Cable loom manufacture

Wiring harness assembly

Internal wiring

Soldering connectors

Crimping & termination

Reading electrical drawings

Electrical wiring practices

Hand tools proficiency

Detail-oriented

Independent & team worker

Tools

Soldering equipment

Crimping tools

Electrical test equipment

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.