General Operator - Wiring & Looming (Defence Manufacturing)

General Operator - Wiring & Looming (Defence Manufacturing)

Our client, a long standing partner to the UK Ministry of Defence, is seeking a hands on General Operator with experience in wire looming, cable assembly, and fine detail manufacturing to join a high integrity defence production environment.

This role is bench based, detail focused, and ideal for operators who enjoy precise wiring, crimping, soldering, and microscope work.

Key Responsibilities

• Building and securing wire looms and cable harnesses using crimping, binding, and routing techniques
• Carrying out fine wiring and fibre optic tasks through lope holes on the production line
• Completing assembly tasks to detailed work instructions, drawings, and quality standards
• Using hand tools, soldering irons, and magnification equipment for precision work
• Recording and self certifying completed tasks in line with defined procedures
• Working to strict ESD, quality, and health & safety standards

Your primary focus

• Wire Looming & Cable Harness Assembly
• Basic soldering and crimping
• Microscope / magnified assembly work

Exposure to other areas (as required)

• PEC / CCA Assembly
• Micro electronics
• Soldering Assembly
• Plastics assembly activities

What do you need?

• Strong manual dexterity and attention to detail
• Experience in wiring, cable assembly, looming or electronic build
• Confident reading diagrams, layouts, and work instructions
• Comfortable working under a microscope for extended periods
• Able to work independently and follow defined processes
• Flexible to shift patterns

Desirable (not essential)

• IPC 610 awareness or training
• ESD training
• Experience with crimping tools and fine soldering
• Basic PC / Microsoft skills

Security Clearance

British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Candidates are required to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks.