Skilled Wiring Technician

SEA Ltd; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Barnstaple is seeking a Wiring Technician to assemble electrical wiring harnesses and complex electrical assemblies. The role involves precise wiring, soldering, quality control, and troubleshooting tasks. Applicants should have previous experience in a similar role, a knowledge of relevant standards, and possess excellent manual dexterity. In return, the company offers a supportive work environment, flexible arrangements, and comprehensive benefits including private health insurance and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangements

25 days’ annual leave

Private medical health insurance

Group Pension Plan up to 7%

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a wiring technician or electrical assembler.
• Knowledge of IPC & J-Std standards.
• Excellent manual dexterity for precision tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assemble electrical wiring harnesses according to engineering drawings.
• Perform high-quality soldering on delicate components.
• Inspect wiring harnesses for accuracy and quality.

Skills

Wiring assembly

Soldering

Quality control

Technical documentation

Troubleshooting

Material handling

Manual dexterity

Fibre optics

Job description

About The Role

Engineered to Protect, that’s our promise, we protect what matters - our nations, our waters, our land, our cities, our people, our environment, our world. You will be responsible for assembling electrical wiring harnesses and complex electrical assemblies within a production environment, meticulously following engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and work instructions. Skilled Wiring Technician will be based at our Barnstaple site. This role requires being onsite 5 days a week.

The salary for this role is up to £32k, depending on experience.

What you'll be doing

• Wiring assembly: Precisely wiring electrical components according to detailed blueprints and specifications, including stripping, cutting, and crimping wires to connect various connectors and terminals
• Soldering: Performing high-quality soldering operations on delicate components within wiring assemblies
• Quality control: Inspecting completed wiring harnesses for accuracy, proper connections, and adherence to quality standards, identifying and correcting any defects
• Technical documentation: Interpreting engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and work instructions to ensure correct assembly procedures
• Troubleshooting: Diagnosing and resolving electrical issues within wiring assemblies, such as faulty connections, incorrect wire routing, or component malfunction
• Material handling: Managing and organizing electrical components, wire stock, and tooling to ensure efficient production flow
• Production reporting: Maintaining accurate documentation of work completed, including time spent and any quality concerns

About our company

At SEA, we develop and deliver advanced solutions to make our world safer, cleaner and more efficient. We provide state‑of‑the‑art applications for naval ship and fleet protection, and undersea surveillance systems. In‑service across the globe, our systems deliver a rapid response to threats and system effectiveness and interoperation. Our systems support an ever‑growing number of navies across the world, and we continue to bolster our already specialist, on‑the‑ground knowledge of key overseas markets.

Skills you need

• Previous experience as a wiring technician, electrical assembler, or similar role in a manufacturing setting
• Knowledge of specific industry standards and regulations related to electrical wiring. (IPC & J-Std)
• Interpreting engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and work instructions to ensure correct assembly procedures
• Performing high-quality soldering operations on delicate components within wiring assemblies
• Precisely wiring electrical components according to detailed blueprints and specifications, including stripping, cutting, and crimping wires to connect various connectors and terminals
• Excellent manual dexterity to handle small wires, connectors, and tools with precision.
• Experience with fibre optics

What we offer

At our core, we encourage innovation, flexibility and out‑of‑the‑box thinking to solve problems, so we’re always looking for talented, flexible, and creative people to bring their best to SEA. In return we offer generous rewards, a fantastic work/life balance, and excellent career and training opportunities for everyone who joins. Have a look at the benefits we offer:

Work life balance

• Hybrid/flexible working arrangements
• 25 days’ annual leave, plus buy and sell
• Up to 16 days flexi leave accrual
• Half day Fridays
• Reservists in the Armed Forces receive special paid leave

Family & wellbeing

• Private medical health insurance & Employee Assistance Program
• All Staff Bonus
• Group Pension Plan of up to 7% employer contribution
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing Centre
• Sports & Social activities
• Employee Discounts portal - online and in‑store discounts, travel savings
• Life assurance policy
• Publication and recruitment bonus rewards
• Development opportunities, including LinkedIn learning

Facilities & resources

• Electric vehicle charging points at all sites
• Private seated lunch areas
• Onsite bistro (Barnstaple office) and free hot and cold beverages
• Onsite showers and toiletries provision
• Free onsite parking

Join us and be part of something smaller - with500people in the UK and Canada - doing something bigger: protecting what matters.

If you’d like to know more, please give Kelly Thomas from our Talent Acquisition Team a call on 03330 414300. Or reach out to us on [e-mail].