Prototype Wireperson - Competitive Rate

We are recruiting for a Skilled Wire person on a contract basis, for a world class test system solutions provider, delivering high quality, high performance and cost effective automated test equipment to the aerospace, defence, rail & transport, telecoms and energy markets for over 30 years.

The company has built its reputation by providing customers with exceptional service and system support, consistently solving technically complex test engineering challenges wherever they are located.

Producing looms/cable assemblies & test equipment items from drawings & kits to the required build standards and agreed time frames, working closely with in house engineers.

This position comes with a very competitive market related salary on a contract basis. Please call Alan for more details on both the position and the company.

Minimum of 3 months and up to 6 months.

Both self employed and PAYE welcome.

Hours can be compressed into a day week Monday to Thursday.

• 37 hours per week, typically comprising 8 hours Monday Thursday and 5 hours Friday
• Working week: Mon Thurs = 8 hours paid (8.5 hours on site), flexible start/finish (as early as 7 am start, 4 pm finish, or as late as 9 am start, 6 pm finish). Friday = 5 hours paid (early start as 7 am)
• All employees now have the option to move to a compressed 4 day working week (typically 37 hours Monday Thursday)
• Employees have the option to request flexible working (subject to company policy)

Blandford Forum, Dorset, Site based.

• Able to solder to a consistently high standard
• Production of wiring looms/cable assemblies: comfortable with crimping, soldering, lacing & splicing to aerospace standards
• Wiring of cabinets and fixtures
• Assembly of PCBs (desirable but not essential)
• Extensive knowledge of cable types, connectors, cable assembly techniques and applications
• Able to liaise with in house engineers with technical queries and provide build solutions for proto type assemblies
• Understanding of engineering drawings, wiring schedules and circuit diagrams
• Familiar with a variety of military spec connectors, cable production techniques
• Able to work to IPC 620 Class 3
• Able to work to deadlines
• Tidy, methodical and accurate
• Own standard wiring tools (specialised tools will be supplied)
• Able to work independently
• Good team player
• Willing to provide on site support at customer premises when required
• ESD awareness

• Experience in similar work essential (ideally within the Defence/Aerospace sector)
• IPC 620 certified
• Demonstrated capability by skills test
• Full driving licence
• Possess all requirements for successfully meeting formal Security Check (SC) criteria

• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Holiday can be taken in hours rather than full or half days if the employee prefers
• Company pension
• Access to a national employee rewards scheme, offering discounts and offers on brand name fashion, days out and restaurants

To apply for this position please submit an up to date CV and alternatively please call Alan for a more detailed job spec and details about the company.