Wire Technician

JOB TITLE:      Wire Technician (hands-on)

SALARY:          Competitive

HOURS:           37½ hours per wk – Mon – Thurs 0815 – 1700/ Fri 0815 – 1245  (Overtime hours possible)

LOCATION:      Norwich, NR7

Are you an experienced Wire Technician who is looking for a change and a new challenge? Do you have strong soldering and wiring skills? If so, you are the candidate for us!!

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are continuously growing our operations team and have several new Wire Technician (internally known as a Wire Person) roles available. This position is mainly responsible for wiring a range of our intricate world class products.

Within this role you will be required to work and communicate with other departments during production such as Mechanical Fitters, Test Engineers and Engineering.

To be a successful candidate for our Wire Technician roles you must have excellent soldering skills and strong attention to detail to ensure the equipment is manufactured to the highest industry standards.

The main responsibilities will include:

  • Wiring harnesses, cable assemblies and sub-assemblies
  • Be competent in wiring of cabinets and installing/connecting wiring harnesses into assembled units
  • Receive work instructions from your Team Leader and ensure your time is booked to the correct cost code using the company’s ERP system
  • Any other such duties that may be reasonably compatible with the nature and scope of the role

ABOUT THE PERSON:

To be a successful candidate for this role you must be able to demonstrate the below attributes and skillsets:

  • Completed a recognised apprenticeship as a Wire Person or equivalent experience gained through previous employment
  • Preferred to be educated to a minimum of NVQ / City & Guilds level 3 in a relevant discipline
  • Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, wiring schedules and circuit diagrams
  • Must be proficient in soldering, crimping, lacing and splicing
  • Familiarity with a variety of Mil Spec Connectors, Cable Ident and Cable production techniques
  • ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) awareness
  • Be a good team player with the ability to work using own initiative when required
  • Have the aptitude to produce workmanship to the highest industry standards

OUR BENEFITS:

  • Pension – 3.5% E’r / min 3.5% E’ee (salary sacrifice if you want to contribute more)
  • Compressed working hours Monday – Thursday 0815 – 1700/ Friday 0815 – 1245 **Half day Fridays**
  • 5 days/ 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays (this will be pro-rata’d) **Fridays is a half day holiday**
  • Christmas Shutdown**this will be taken out of the holiday allocation**
  • Westfield Health Cash plan, gym discount and shopping rewards
  • Refer a Friend Scheme
  • Long Service Award
  • Training & Development
  • Free on-site parking

How to apply:

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and be a part of a company that values your skills and contributions, we encourage you to apply for our Wire Technician role today by emailing your CV and contact details – remembering to include the role you are applying for – to our Talent Acquisition Manager at recruitment@msi-dsl.com.