Prototype Wirer Assembler

Jonathan Lee Recruitment; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the design and manufacturing of electrical equipment for naval applications is seeking a Prototype Wirer Assembler. This full-time position involves assembling and wiring mechanical switchgear and control panels, requiring attention to detail and high standards of workmanship. The role offers interesting and varied work within a dynamic environment, where your skills in crimping, soldering, and looming will be put to good use. Join a team that values flexibility, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude as they continue to expand and excel in their field.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical assembly and electrical wiring is essential.
• Ability to interpret schematics and build notes for high-quality assembly.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and wire mechanical switchgear and control panels.
• Repair electrical switchgear and panels while maintaining high standards.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Electrical wiring

Looming

Crimping

Soldering

Interpreting schematics

Planning efficient layouts

Job description

Prototype Wirer Assembler

Location: Milton Keynes

This role offers the opportunity to join a specialist in the design and manufacturing of electrical equipment for naval ships and submarines. They have been supplying the Royal Navy since the 1930s and can trace their origins back to the start of the twentieth century. The company is currently expanding and winning contracts with existing and new customers and is entering an exciting phase in their development as they strive to achieve higher standards of excellence and exceed customer expectations.

Job Overview

You will be assembling and wiring mechanical switchgear and looming hybrid solutions and wiring control panels from kits of parts. You need to be able to correctly interpret detailed information, schematics, build notes, and general arrangement drawings to assemble high-quality products. You must be used to working to high standards, have essential experience in creating quality looming, crimping, soldering, and be able to plan an efficient layout and produce neat and accurate wiring.

The Role

• Mechanical assembly of electrical switchgear
• Electrical wiring and looming
• Repair of electrical switchgear and panels
• Interesting and varied work

The Person

We require a flexible, enthusiastic, and energetic person with a positive attitude to join our team. Good communication skills, flexibility, and a preparedness to learn new skills are important.

You must be self-motivated and able to work under your own initiative but also perform as part of a team and build to high standards whilst under pressure to meet deadlines.

Restrictions

The position is full-time factory-based at our Milton Keynes facility and you will report to the Production Manager.

Please note that because of the defence-related nature of our business, you will be required to undergo basic BPSS security clearance vetting and potentially SC, as well as meeting special nationality rules. Therefore, this vacancy is only open to British Citizens.

If you have experience in a similar role with the skills and qualifications for this job, please apply explaining why you are the best candidate for the position.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

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