Wire Person

Service Service; Norwich; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Service in Norwich, United Kingdom, seeks an experienced Wire Person to wire intricate equipment and assemble harnesses, ensuring high-quality, reliable workmanship. You will perform soldering, cabling, and sub-assembly tasks to exacting standards.

You will read engineering drawings and wiring schedules, connecting cabinets and harnesses while collaborating with colleagues across wiring, mechanical fitting and testing. 37.5 hours weekly with potential overtime.

Qualifications

• Experienced Wire Person with proven wiring skills.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, wiring schedules and diagrams.
• Attention to detail and pride in high quality workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Wiring harnesses, cable assemblies and sub-assemblies.
• Wiring cabinets and installing wiring harnesses into assembled units.
• Reading and following engineering drawings, wiring schedules and circuit diagrams.
• Carrying out soldering, crimping, lacing and splicing tasks.
• Collaborating with wiring, mechanical fitting and testing teams.

Skills

Soldering

Crimping

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Education

Apprenticeship as Wire Person

NVQ/City & Guilds Level 3

Tools

Soldering irons

Crimping tools

Job description

Wire Person

Norwich, Norfolk

Competitive Salary

We’re looking for an experienced Wire Person to join an established engineering and manufacturing business, with responsibility for wiring intricate equipment to high standards of quality and reliability.

You’ll work on wiring harnesses, cable assemblies and sub-assemblies, using your soldering skills and attention to detail to ensure accurate, high-quality workmanship.

Key Responsibilities

• Wiring harnesses, cable assemblies and sub-assemblies.
• Wiring cabinets and installing and connecting wiring harnesses into assembled units.
• Reading and following engineering drawings, wiring schedules and circuit diagrams.
• Carrying out soldering, crimping, lacing and splicing tasks.
• Working alongside colleagues across wiring, mechanical fitting and testing.

Requirements

• Recognised apprenticeship as a Wire Person or equivalent experience gained through previous employment.
• NVQ / City & Guilds Level 3 in a relevant discipline is preferred.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, wiring schedules and circuit diagrams.
• Proficient in soldering, crimping, lacing and splicing.
• Familiarity with specialist connectors, cable identification and cable production techniques.
• Awareness of electrostatic discharge (ESD) requirements.
• PCB assembly experience would be advantageous but is not essential.
• A methodical approach, excellent attention to detail and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Working Hours

37.5 hours per week:

• Monday–Thursday: 08:15–17:00
• Friday: 08:15–12:45

Overtime opportunities may be available.

If you have experience in wiring, cable assembly and precision soldering, and take pride in producing accurate, high-quality work, we’d like to hear from you.