Cable Assembly Technician

Position: Cable Assembly Technician Location: Worthing, West Sussex Salary: 26,780 basic per annum Contract: Permanent, Full–Time About the Company The employer is a world leader in the design and manufacture of high–precision circular push–pull connectors, custom cable assemblies, and specialized interconnect solutions. Operating a dedicated manufacturing facility in Worthing, West Sussex, the business delivers high–reliability electrical, optical, and hybrid cable assembly services across demanding sectors including medical technology, defense, broadcast, industrial automation, and test & measurement. Position Overview & Mission The Cable Assembly Technician will take full ownership of assigned cable termination and manufacturing tasks from setup to final completion. Working within a specialized production environment, the successful candidate will execute high–precision wiring, assembly, and testing while maintaining strict adherence to quality, environmental, and safety standards. Cable Assembly Technician Benefits Competitive basic salary of 26,780 per annum. Permanent, full–time operational position. Structured skills development in advanced fiber optic and electrical connector termination. Opportunities to contribute directly to process improvements and production evolution. Working within a clean, modern manufacturing facility. Cable Assembly Technician Responsibilities Read, interpret, and work from electrical schematics, assembly drawings, and wire run lists. Plan and execute point–to–point wiring, mechanical assembly, electrical integration, and quality testing tasks. Manufacture high–quality electrical, fiber optic, and hybrid cable assemblies in accordance with customer and engineering specifications. Develop specialized technical skills in the termination of electrical and optical connectors. Provide continuous improvement suggestions for schematics, operational procedures, and assembly workflows. Take personal ownership of assigned work to maintain high standards of product quality. Adhere strictly to health, safety, product quality, and environmental standards (Level 1 impact across Security, Product Quality, and Environment). Maintain electrostatic discharge (ESD) safe practices throughout assembly operations. Cable Assembly Technician Experience Required Proven experience working within a manufacturing or production environment. Hands–on background in mechanical assembly, point–to–point wiring, wire run lists, and harness building. Practical experience using hand tools, torque tools, crimping tools, soldering equipment, and computer–aided test gear. Ability to read and follow technical wiring schematics and engineering drawings accurately. Good analytical problem–solving skills with high attention to detail. Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite. Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative production team. Strong written and spoken English skills. Desirable but Not Essential Working knowledge of IPC–A–620 and IPC–A–610 wiring and assembly standards. Relevant technical diploma or formal manufacturing/assembly training.