Prototype Wire Person

Location: Near Chertsey (commutable from Woking, Weybridge, Guildford, Staines) Salary: Up to £38,000 + Overtime / TOIL Hours: 37.5 hours per week (flexible working around core hours) Type: Permanent Interview Process: One-stage interview Start Date: ASAP

This is a brilliant opportunity to join a specialist engineering business working on bespoke, cutting-edge electronic systems.

You’ll be operating in a prototype / R&D environment, building high-spec wiring assemblies and playing a key role in bridging Engineering and Production.

If you enjoy varied, hands-on work where no two builds are the same — this is one worth a look.

Why join?

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Work across the full engineering lifecycle (not just repeat production)

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Flexible working hours around core times

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Paid overtime or time off in lieu (up to ~24 extra days per year)

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Strong pension (up to 14% total contribution)

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Private medical cover

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Ongoing training & development (IPC, technical upskilling, etc.)

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Supportive, low-bureaucracy environment where your input actually matters

Prototype Wire Person Duties

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Prototype wiring, harness assembly, and cable routing

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Wiring and terminating D-sub (D-type) connectors and cable assemblies

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Soldering, crimping, and general bench assembly

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Building electromechanical assemblies from drawings and schematics

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Reading and interpreting schematic and wiring diagrams, technical drawings, and BOMs

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Supporting prototype builds and engineering changes

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Carrying out rework and modifications during development stages

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Basic inspection and testing (continuity, visual checks, etc.)

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Working closely with engineering teams to resolve build and design issues

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Following job cards, test plans, and technical instructions

What they’re looking for

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Proven experience in wiring, cable assembly, or electro-mechanical build

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Ability to read and interpret schematic and wiring drawings

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Experience with D-sub (D-type) connector wiring and termination

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Strong soldering and crimping ability

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High attention to detail and quality standards

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Good hands-on bench skills

Desirable:

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IPC-A-610 / IPC-A-620 experience

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Experience in a prototype or R&D environment

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Basic electrical testing (multimeters, continuity testing)

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Mechanical assembly experience

Interested?

Apply now and one of our talented team will be in touch