Senior Wires/Technical Trainer

Solid State PLC; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme

26 Days Annual Leave Plus Bank Holidays

Pensions Plan

Company Sick Pay Scheme

Life Assurance Scheme

Profit Share Scheme

All Employee Share Plan

Job summary

Solid State PLC is looking for a Senior Wires/Technical Trainer in Tewkesbury to join their operations team. This role involves hands-on wiring and training responsibilities, ensuring quality and compliance in wiring practices.

Key responsibilities include overseeing wiring activities, mentoring staff, and developing training materials. The ideal candidate has experience in manufacturing and a strong technical background, with essential qualifications in electrical engineering.

The position offers a competitive benefits package including 26 days annual leave and a profit share scheme.

Qualifications

• Completed electrical/electronic apprenticeship or equivalent vocational qualification.
• Proven experience wiring control panels, looms, or harnesses in manufacturing or engineering.
• Strong knowledge of electrical components and assembly standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee wiring and assembly activities to ensure quality and safety.
• Train, mentor, and supervise junior wiring staff and apprentices.
• Lead training delivery for IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards.

Skills

Wiring control panels

Training and mentoring

Technical drawing interpretation

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Electrical/electronic apprenticeship or equivalent qualification

NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds Level 3

Teaching qualification (AET, TAQA)

Job description

Security Clearance: This role is subject to successful completion of BPSS clearance prior to commencement. Please review our Security Clearance Guidance for Applicants before applying.

About Us

At Steatite, we design, manufacture, and supply advanced technology solutions from industrial embedded computing and custom lithium battery packs to secure communications, antennas, and imaging systems.

Our innovations operate in some of the world’s most demanding environments. From the ocean floor to the edge of space, Steatite technology ensures critical systems perform reliably, consistently, and safely 24/7. Whether enabling scientific discovery in extreme conditions, transmitting high‑bandwidth data across challenging terrain, processing vast volumes of traffic data, or supporting secure transactions on the move, our solutions are built to perform when it matters most.

From day one, you will be part of an organisation that prioritises your safety and wellbeing, values your contribution, and is committed to making your career both rewarding and impactful.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Wires/Technical Trainer to join our growing operations team in Tewkesbury.

This is a unique opportunity for a hands‑on wiring professional with strong technical expertise and a passion for developing others. Acting as both a subject matter expert and lead trainer, you will play a pivotal role in upskilling wiring teams across the business, embedding best practice, and ensuring consistently high standards in control panel, loom, and harness wiring.

Reporting to the Head of Operations and working closely with the Production Manager, you will directly influence quality, safety, training, and operational performance across multiple sites. This role combines hands‑on technical support with mentoring, coaching, and continuous improvement activities across the wider production function.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee wiring and assembly activities, ensuring adherence to technical specifications, quality standards, and safe working practices
• Train, mentor, and supervise junior wiring staff and apprentices
• Lead training delivery for IPC/WHMA‑A‑620 workmanship and knowledge standards
• Interpret and work from electrical/electronic schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings
• Develop and maintain training guides, SOPs, checklists, and competency documentation
• Conduct quality checks and troubleshoot technical wiring issues
• Promote health and safety best practice and ensure compliance with relevant standards
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across wiring processes and team performance
• Act as a technical escalation point for wiring‑related queries across the Group
• Provide practical hands‑on wiring support within production when required

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Completed electrical/electronic apprenticeship or equivalent vocational qualification
• Proven experience wiring control panels, looms, or harnesses within a manufacturing, engineering, or industrial environment
• Strong knowledge of electrical components, terminations, and assembly standards
• Experience training, mentoring, or developing others within a technical environment
• Ability to confidently interpret technical drawings, wiring diagrams, and schematics
• Strong knowledge of wiring safety regulations and safe working practices
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical tasks clearly
• High attention to detail with a quality‑focused mindset
• Practical problem‑solving skills and a hands‑on approach

Desirable

• NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or similar
• Formal trainer, assessor, or teaching qualification (AET, TAQA, or equivalent)
• Knowledge of IPC/WHMA‑A‑620 standards
• Experience creating structured training programmes, SOPs, or competency frameworks
• Knowledge of Lean, 5S, or continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience supporting multiple sites or distributed teams

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to take on a highly influential role where your technical expertise will directly shape workforce capability, wiring standards, and operational quality across the business.

You will have the chance to combine hands‑on engineering knowledge with leadership, mentoring, and continuous improvement, making a real impact on both people and production. Working within a collaborative and supportive environment, you will help develop best‑in‑class wiring capability while contributing to the continued growth and success of the organisation.

Benefits For You

• EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• 26 Days Annual Leave Plus Bank Holidays + More For Length of Service
• Pensions Plan
• Company Sick Pay Scheme
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Profit Share Scheme
• All Employee Share Plan

We are an equal opportunity employer fostering an inclusive recruitment experience for all candidates.