Skilled Wiring Technician

About The Role
Engineered to Protect, that’s our promise, we protect what matters - our nations, our waters, our land, our cities, our people, our environment, our world. You will be responsible for assembling electrical wiring harnesses and complex electrical assemblies within a production environment, meticulously following engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and work instructions.

Skilled Wiring Technician will be based at our Barnstaple site. This role requires being onsite 5 days a week.

The salary for this role is up to £32k, depending on experience.

What you'll be doing
Wiring assembly: Precisely wiring electrical components according to detailed blueprints and specifications, including stripping, cutting, and crimping wires to connect various connectors and terminals
Soldering: Performing high-quality soldering operations on delicate components within wiring assemblies
Quality control: Inspecting completed wiring harnesses for accuracy, proper connections, and adherence to quality standards, identifying and correcting any defects
Technical documentation: Interpreting engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and work instructions to ensure correct assembly procedures
Troubleshooting: Diagnosing and resolving electrical issues within wiring assemblies, such as faulty connections, incorrect wire routing, or component malfunction
Material handling: Managing and organizing electrical components, wire stock, and tooling to ensure efficient production flow
Production reporting: Maintaining accurate documentation of work completed, including time spent and any quality concerns


About our company


At SEA, we develop and deliver advanced solutions to make our world safer, cleaner and more efficient.

We provide state-of-the-art applications for naval ship and fleet protection, and undersea surveillance systems. In-service across the globe, our systems deliver a rapid response to threats and system effectiveness and interoperation. Our systems support an ever-growing number of navies across the world, and we continue to bolster our already specialist, on-the-ground knowledge of key overseas markets.
The skills you need
Previous experience as a wiring technician, electrical assembler, or similar role in a manufacturing setting
Knowledge of specific industry standards and regulations related to electrical wiring. (IPC & J-Std)
Interpreting engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and work instructions to ensure correct assembly procedures
Performing high-quality soldering operations on delicate components within wiring assemblies
Precisely wiring electrical components according to detailed blueprints and specifications, including stripping, cutting, and crimping wires to connect various connectors and terminals
Excellent manual dexterity to handle small wires, connectors, and tools with precision.
Experience with fibre optics
What we offer


At our core, we encourage innovation, flexibility and out-of-the-box thinking to solve problems, so we’re always looking for talented, flexible, and creative people to bring their best to SEA. In return we offer generous rewards, a fantastic work/life balance, and excellent career and training opportunities for everyone who joins. Have a look at the benefits we offer:


Work life balance
Hybrid/flexible working arrangements
25 days’ annual leave, plus buy and sell
Up to 16 days flexi leave accrual
Half day Fridays
Reservists in the Armed Forces receive special paid leave
Family & wellbeing
Private medical health insurance & Employee Assistance Program
All Staff Bonus
Group Pension Plan of up to 7% employer contribution
Cycle to work scheme
Wellbeing Centre
Sports & Social activities
Employee Discounts portal - online and in-store discounts, travel savings
Life assurance policy
Publication and recruitment bonus rewards
Development opportunities, including LinkedIn learning
Facilities & resources
Electric vehicle charging points at all sites
Private seated lunch areas
Onsite bistro (Barnstaple office) and free hot and cold beverages
Onsite showers and toiletries provision
Free onsite parking
Join us and be part of something smaller - with 500 people in the UK and Canada - doing something bigger: protecting what matters.

If you’d like to know more, please give Kelly Thomas from our Talent Acquisition Team a call on View phone number on findajob.dwp.gov.uk. Or reach out to us on View email address on findajob.dwp.gov.uk

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