Production Wire Person
Holt Engineering · Reading, South East
Production Wire Person at Holt Engineering, based in Reading, South East. This is a permanent role.
- Salary
- Competitive
- Location
- Reading, South East
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 1 month ago
- Closes
- 21 Aug 2026
- Sector
- Quality Control
Reference https://holtengineering.co.uk/job/production-wire-person-6/
About the role
You’ll be producing a range of cable harnesses, looms, and test equipment from drawings, kits, and wiring schedules — including work on cabinets and fixtures. The work is varied, hands-on, and suited to someone confident in fine detail wiring and high-reliability assembly.
What you’ll be doing:
- Building and wiring cable looms, harnesses, and assemblies from drawings or schematics
- Crimping, soldering, lacing, and splicing to IPC/WHMA-A-620 Class 3 and aerospace/defence standards
- Working with MIL-spec connectors and multi-core cables
- Supporting the build and wiring of cabinets, fixtures, and test equipment
- Ensuring all work meets ESD and quality control requirements
- Occasionally supporting wiring or repair tasks at customer sites
What we’re looking for:
- Proven experience as a Wiring Technician, Wireperson, or similar
- Skilled in hand crimping, soldering, and cable preparation to high standards
- Confident reading detailed wiring diagrams and assembly drawings
- Knowledge of aerospace or defence wiring standards desirable
- SC security clearance or eligibility to obtain it
- A proactive, detail-focused approach with excellent workmanship
Why join:
- Ongoing training and support from a highly skilled engineering team
- Clean, well-equipped workshop environment
- Long-term career potential with a respected local employer
How to Apply
Apply directly or contact Ian Broadhurst on [phone removed] or email [email removed] for more information.
Reference: https://holtengineering.co.uk/job/production-wire-person-6/ · Posted 1 month ago · Closes 21 Aug 2026 · Listed via Holt Engineering
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