Trainee Wiring Harness Technician

Prodrive; Newport; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electrical engineering firm in Newport is looking for a trainee to build high-quality wiring harnesses from detailed drawings. The ideal candidate should have an interest in electrical engineering, ideally along with an apprenticeship or a BTEC qualification. This position offers full training and encourages a hands-on, collaborative approach. Join us to make a difference in the automotive industry.

Responsibilities

• Build sealed system wiring harnesses from detailed drawings in a timely manner.
• Prototype on car and build first harness with minimal information.
• Make recommendations to ensure best practices are followed.
• Full training will be provided.

Skills

Enthusiasm for electrical engineering

Ability to read and understand drawings

Flexible working to meet deadlines

Clear communication skills

Education

Apprenticeship or BTEC National qualification (or working towards one)

Job description

Overview

HCI Systems, established in 2012 and now part of the Prodrive group of companies, is one of the leading providers of high-quality electrical wiring solutions. Supporting customers in various sectors from Marine, Defence, AgriTech to a core business around Motorsport & Automotive, supplying multiple high level racing series and high specification automotive style projects.

Based in Newport, Shropshire, HCI Systems Limited have grown rapidly in recent years to become leaders in vehicle electrical systems and wiring harnesses. The company has an enviable reputation based on high quality wiring harness design and manufacture for low voltage and electric vehicles as well as providing complimentary technologies such as power management systems, switch panels and bespoke electronics systems working to customer specifications.

Our world-class team has over 30 years of experience designing and manufacturing wiring looms.

For further details about HCI Systems, please visit our website: https://hci-s.com/

Main Duties And Responsibilities

• To build, from a detailed drawing, sealed system wiring harnesses in a production environment to a high quality and in a timely manner.
• Prototyping on car and building first harness with minimal information to specify components for volume production builds
• Make recommendations during builds to ensure best practice and HCI Codes of Practice are always followed.
• Full training will be given.

Who are we looking for?

Our ideal candidate is an enthusiastic and proactive trainee with a genuine interest in electrical engineering, ideally with an apprenticeship or BTEC National qualification (or working towards one). You’re able to read and understand drawings and schematics, work flexibly to meet deadlines, and communicate clearly with both customers and colleagues. You follow Health, Safety and Environmental policies and contribute positively to a team environment. You approach challenges with confidence, think practically to find solutions, and adapt well to change. With a professional, collaborative attitude and a hands-on, can-do approach, you stay motivated and help create a positive working atmosphere.

Equal opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer. At Prodrive we are committed to attracting and nurturing the best talent and creating an inclusive workplace. We value individual differences and diversity amongst all staff so that everyone has the widest opportunities to maximise their potential. We aim to ensure that no job applicant is placed at a disadvantage by practices or requirements which disproportionately impact protected groups and which are not justified by the demands of the job. If you feel you are right for this role, we welcome your application.

Come and make a difference.