Wiring Operative

Found Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Horsham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized recruitment agency is seeking an individual to build and wire electronic equipment in Horsham. The role involves manufacturing wiring looms, inspecting work for quality, and requires relevant electrical wiring experience. Candidates must be eligible for UK Security Clearance. Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently are essential. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with potential travel to customer sites.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in an electrical wiring role.
• Ability to work independently using own initiative.
• Experience in a start-up or pilot production environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture wiring looms and assemble connectors.
• Inspect own work for electrical errors prior to next stages.
• Document and communicate changes made during the build process.

Skills

Electrical wiring experience

Ability to work independently

Basic mechanical assembly skills

Familiarity with wiring standards

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview of Role

To build and wire both prototype and production electronic equipment, working from drawings, circuit diagrams, and engineer's sketches. Ensuring work is completed to deadlines set by the production team while adhering to wiring best practices, quality standards, and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Manufacture wiring looms and assemble connectors, routing and fitting complex wiring to enclosures and other mechanical structures, including soldering terminations.
• Accurately assemble equipment to engineering drawings.
• Inspect own work, checking for electrical errors and ensuring equipment is wired correctly before passing it to the next manufacturing stage.
• Document and communicate any changes or improvements made during the build process via the correct channels.
• Follow all procedures as specified in the quality manual.
• Communicate material shortages with production control and purchasing teams.
• Maintain a clean and organised workspace.
• Assist with tool calibration when required.
• Occasional travel to customer premises may be required.

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Relevant experience in an electrical wiring role.
• Ability to work independently using own initiative.

Desirable:

• Basic mechanical assembly skills.
• Experience in a start-up or pilot production environment.
• Familiarity with wiring standards used in specialist or highly regulated industries.
• Experience with terminating and splicing fibre optic assemblies.

Personal Attributes

• Computer literate, with experience using Microsoft Office applications.
• Highly focused with excellent attention to detail.
• Flexible, conscientious, and diligent attitude.
• Positive, enthusiastic, and hard-working approach.
• Good communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with engineers and other team members.
• Resilient and adaptable.
• Strong team player, able to build effective working relationships.
• Highly organised and methodical, with an eye for detail.

Security Clearance

Due to the nature of the role, successful candidates must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance. This requires proof of identity, employment history, right to work in the UK, and a minimum of five years' UK residency