Harness Builder

Fusion People Ltd; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Fusion People are seeking an experienced Electrician / Harness Builder to join a rail/automotive–focused team in Barton Under Needwood. The role entails hands-on fabrication of electrical harnesses, repair work, and documentation, with a 6 month minimum contract and shifts from 7am–4pm Monday to Thursday, 7am–1pm Friday.

Own transport recommended due to location. You will work to ISO standards (9001, 14001, 45001), maintain safety, inspect equipment, order parts, and mentor trainees as needed

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 Electrical Engineering or higher or working towards - Preferred
• Previous experience in rail or automotive industry - Preferred

Responsibilities

• Promote a positive health and safety culture and ensure personal and others’ safety.
• Adhere to health, safety obligations and company policies.
• Report safety concerns, hazards, accidents and incidents by end of shift.
• Ensure activities support ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 standards.
• Manufacture conduit and concentric layered harnesses.
• Repair parts and equipment when needed.
• Inspect and repair harnesses, control cabinets and electrical items of train power packs and transmissions.
• Order parts and equipment as necessary.
• Complete all documentation including inspection sheets with signatures.
• Identify repairs via wear and tear and advise Electrical Team Leader.
• Undertake training as required.
• Work within realistic timeframes.
• Knowledge of automotive electrical systems and harness manufacturing.
• Support 5S activities and best practices.
• Apply standard preventive measures on electrical equipment.
• Ensure waste is disposed of correctly.
• Mentor trainees/apprentices when applicable.
• Follow written or verbal instruction.

Education

NVQ Level 3 Electrical Engineering or higher

Previous experience in rail or automotive industry

Job description

Job Title: Electrician / Harness Builder

Location: Barton Under Needwood

Duration: 6 months min

Hours: 7am-4pm Mon to Thurs, 7am to 1pm Friday.

Own transport is recommended due to location.

Our client based in Barton Under Needwood, require an experienced Harness Builder to start asap, for at least 6 months work.

The Role:

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for ensuring your own health and safety and that of others and promoting a positive health and safety culture within the workplace
• Ensure all Health and safety obligations are met, and company policies are adhered to
• Report any safety concerns, hazard observations, accidents and incidents by the end of that shift to allow full investigation and prevent re-occurrence
• To ensure business activities support the maintenance of the company's ISO (9001, 14001 and 45001) standards and certification.
• Manufacture conduit and concentric layered harnesses.
• Repair parts and equipment when needed.
• Inspect and repair harnesses, control cabinets and electrical items of train power packs and transmissions.
• Order parts and equipment as necessary.
• Complete all documentation and receipts, including inspection sheets, and apply signatures as appropriate.
• Identify repairs required via unfair wear and tear and advise the Electrical Team Leader.
• Undertake training as and when required.
• Work within a realistic timeframe.
• To have good knowledge of automotive electrical systems and manufacturing harnesses.
• To work to, and support, all relevant 5S activities
• Ensure that standard preventive measure is applied when maintenance is done on all electrical equipment.
• Ensure that waste is disposed of in the correct manner
• Mentor trainees / apprentices when applicable.
• To follow written or verbal instruction.

Background & Experience:

• The ability to work within a changing environment, working to deadlines and short lead times.
• To always adhere to the company's Health, Safety & Environmental instructions and requirements.
• To take on any other reasonable responsibilities or tasks that are within the employee's skills and abilities

Qualifications/Education Required:

• NVQ Level 3 Electrical Engineering or higher or working towards - Preferred
• Previous experience in rail or automotive industry - Preferred

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