Ensure you apply directly via this link:
https://hr.breathehr.com/v/electrical-assembly-technician-47343
About Us
Anschütz is a world-leading provider of ship navigation systems and maritime solutions, delivering advanced navigation and mission systems for commercial ships, mega yachts, refit projects, naval surface combatants, small combatants, and submarines. Around 30,000 ships worldwide are equipped with Anschütz products.
We offer a collaborative and inclusive environment where creativity, learning, and professional growth are valued.
The Opportunity
We are looking for an experienced, hands-on Electrical Assembly Technician / Wireperson to join our UK engineering team.
This role is based on-site and so applicant must live within commuting distance, have the right to work in the UK, be eligible for UK Security Clearance and have relevant marine/electrical systems.
This role is ideal for technicians with experience in electrical assembly, panel wiring, cable assembly, soldering, crimping, and working from technical drawings and wiring schematics.
You will work on the manufacture and assembly of advanced maritime systems, including control panels, racks, and electrical assemblies, using detailed production documentation and modern manufacturing processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Assemble wiring systems, racks, and enclosures in line with electrical drawings, schematics, and build specifications.
- Carry out cable preparation, routing, soldering, and crimping activities to required standards.
- Interpret and work from cable plans, layout drawings, wiring diagrams, and bills of materials (BOMs).
- Perform electrical testing, inspection, and fault-finding on on completed assemblies
- Create, update, and maintain manufacturing documentation including build instructions, quality checks, and tooling guides.
- Support the definition and improvement of manufacturing standards and production processes.
- Work closely with engineering and production teams to improve build quality, efficiency, and repeatability.
- Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with quality and safety requirements.
- Contribute to continuous improvement activities across the manufacturing lifecycle.
Essential Skills and Experience
- Practical experience in electrical assembly, panel wiring, or cable assembly.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
- Experience with soldering, crimping, cable routing, and electrical termination techniques.
- Knowledge of electrical testing and fault-finding methods.
- Strong attention to detail and excellent manual dexterity.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Good organisational skills with a methodical approach to documentation and quality.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively within a team.
- Commitment to delivering high-quality workmanship and continuous improvement.
Desirable Experience
- Experience working within a regulated engineering, defence, maritime, or manufacturing environment.
- HNC/HND qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
- IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification or similar industry standard experience.
- Experience creating or maintaining manufacturing work instructions.
- Familiarity with Lean manufacturing, 5S, or continuous improvement practices.
Education
- Level 3 qualification (such as BTEC Level 3 Diploma, NVQ Level 3, or City & Guilds Level 3) in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or a related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
Benefits
- 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) & Holiday Trading
- Flexible working + nine-day fortnight option
- Private medical insurance (salary sacrifice)
- Company pension and life insurance
- Car Benefit Scheme (salary sacrifice)
- Cycle to work and technology scheme
- Career development and training
We’d love to hear from you if you have relevant electrical assembly or wiring experience, have the right to work in the UK, and are eligible for UK Security Clearance. Please apply via the link at the top of the advert with your CV.
Pay: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
Application question(s):
- For this role you will either need a British Passport or Indefinite Right to Remain in the UK. Please confirm what document you will be providing to evidence that you meet this criteria.
- Please confirm if you have Engineering and/or Maritime industry experience
Work Location: In person
