Assembly Technician - Electrical

  • Mane Contract Services
  • May 08, 2026
Full time Manufacturing

Job Description

A leading defence engineering organisation is looking for multiple Assembly Technicians / Cable Harness Technicians to join their growing production team in Ampthill.

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with cable harness, wiring, electrical assembly, or production line experience to work on high-profile defence programmes within a modern manufacturing environment.

The business offers an excellent work-life balance with a permanent 4-day working week, ongoing training, and long-term career progression opportunities.

The Role

You'll be involved in the manufacture and assembly of electrical cables and harnesses, working from engineering drawings and detailed work instructions within a high-volume production environment.

Duties will include:

  • Cable and harness assembly to engineering specifications
  • Crimping, soldering, wiring, and electrical assembly work
  • Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
  • Using hand tools, jigs, fixtures, and measuring equipment
  • Supporting high-quality production output on complex hardware
  • Maintaining high standards of health & safety and housekeeping

We're keen to speak with candidates who have experience in:

  • Cable harness or electrical assembly manufacturing
  • Production line or medium/high-volume manufacturing environments
  • Crimping and high-accuracy soldering
  • Working from technical drawings and work instructions
  • IPC 620 or IPC/J-STD knowledge
  • ESD awareness and safe handling practices
  • Good general IT skills

Candidates with Level 2 or Level 3 qualifications in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or similar disciplines are encouraged to apply.

  • Full-time onsite role in Ampthill
  • 4 Day work week (Mon-Thurs)
  • Successful candidates must be eligible for SC Clearance

If you're looking to join a growing defence manufacturing team working on advanced engineering programmes, apply now for immediate consideration.