Hands-On Electrical Assembly Technician (High Voltage)

Gap Personnel; Wellington; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer pension contribution 5%

Matching pension up to 8%

Sick pay up to 12 weeks

Maternity/paternity pay

Death in service

Professional membership reimbursement

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Technology Voucher Scheme

Holiday trading

Employee discount

Free onsite parking

Fruit at work

Job summary

Gap Personnel is seeking a Production Technician in Wellington, Somerset to build, test and repair high‑voltage electrical test equipment from drawings and production data. This hands‑on role involves soldering, wiring harness work and calibration to exacting standards, with a strong emphasis on accuracy and safety.

The successful candidate will typically hold an NVQ Level 3 in electrical engineering or manufacturing (or equivalent experience), with experience in electronics manufacturing,

Qualifications

• Ideally NVQ Level 3 in electrical engineering or manufacturing, or time-served equivalent.
• Experience in electronics or electrical manufacturing is required.
• Experience assembling and crimping wiring harnesses and soldering is essential.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and follow technical instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture, assemble and test electrical assemblies and sub-assemblies.
• Solder wiring harnesses and control boards.
• Build and crimp complex wiring harnesses.
• Calibrate and test electrical systems and equipment.
• Fault-find and repair electrical systems and equipment.
• Work from engineering drawings and data packs.
• Complete production job cards and quality documentation.
• Ensure tools remain within calibration dates.
• Maintain workshop tools and report faults.
• Follow production, quality and safety procedures.
• Keep work areas clean and safe.
• Wear appropriate PPE.
• Support wider production team as required.

Skills

Electrical manufacturing

Wiring harness assembly

Soldering

Hand tools

Engineering drawings

Detail-oriented

Word & Excel

Time management

Safety conscious

Willingness to learn

Education

NVQ Level 3 in electrical engineering/manufacturing

Tools

Multimeter

Calipers

Soldering iron

Crimping tools

Job description

Gap Personnel is seeking a Production Technician in Wellington, Somerset to build, test and repair high‑voltage electrical test equipment from drawings and production data. This hands‑on role involves soldering, wiring harness work and calibration to exacting standards, with a strong emphasis on accuracy and safety.

The successful candidate will typically hold an NVQ Level 3 in electrical engineering or manufacturing (or equivalent experience), with experience in electronics manufacturing,