Electrical Technician (Panel Wirer)

The Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing production team, working on the assembly and build of high-tech, cutting-edge products. You will be involved in developing new capabilities and working on some of the most complex system configurations. This role requires a strong engineering background alongside high-level technical skills and knowledge.

This is a shift-based role, with a weekly pattern of 4 shifts of 8 hours and 1 shift of 5 hours. Current shifts rotate between early (starting at 06:00) and afternoon (starting at 14:00).

Key Responsibilities:

* Electrical soldering (mainly cable wire soldering, not PCB)

* Building systems, sub-assemblies, and piece parts to the right quality standards and schedules

* Ensuring compliance with BOM and customer specifications

* Identifying and resolving build problems

* Reporting technical issues via internal processes

* Maintaining technical competence through training

* Supporting colleagues with build sequence awareness

* Guiding and training less experienced technicians

* Maintaining high standards of build cleanliness, housekeeping, and safety, while promoting 5S initiatives

* Contributing to continuous improvement within the production team

* Working on a rotating shift basis as scheduled by the team leader

About You:

* Experience in electrical soldering, crimping, and looming (panel wiring).

* Strong detail wiring skills, including lead-free soldering and reading electrical schematics.

* Ability to read wiring diagrams, fault-find, and implement corrective actions.

* Electrical qualifications such as a time-served apprenticeship, City & Guilds Part 3, HND, HNC, or BTEC Level 3 (or equivalent).

* Ideally, a mix of mechanical, electrical, and electronic assembly skills.

* PC literacy and good communication skills.

* High standards of quality, reliability, punctuality, and teamwork.

* Previous experience in sectors such as aerospace, electronics, or semiconductor industries is desirable but not essential.

Salary & Shift Pattern:

* £32,000 - £36,000 base salary + 17.5% shift allowance (10% for mornings, 25% for afternoons).

* Total earnings: £38,400 - £43,200 per year.

Shift Hours:

* Monday to Thursday: 6am-2pm or 2pm-10pm

* Friday: 6am-12pm or 12pm-5pm

(30-minute meal break included, with part of it paid, plus refreshment breaks.)

Benefits:

* 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

* Additional employee benefits package provided

Career Development:
Opportunities are available to progress into senior technician and lead technician roles, offering long-term job security and professional growth.

Interview Process:

* 90-minute trade and theory test, followed by interview.

* Candidates must demonstrate knowledge of wiring diagrams, 3-phase systems, and electrical components.

* Depending on assessment performance, candidates may begin in a training academy (2 weeks to 6 months) or move straight into production