Cable Assembly Technician

Cable Assembly Technician

Hungerford, Berkshire

£26,000 - £30,000 Per Annum

We at Jackie Kerr Recruitment are working with an exciting, specialist manufacturer of cables for various sectors including Military & Defence, Oil & Gas and Broadcasting! They are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join their growing team on a long-term, permanent basis.

The successful candidate will be hands-on from day one, joining a friendly, supportive team. You don't need to be an expert when you join — full training will be provided to help you succeed in this exciting and fast-paced role. What matters most is your positive attitude, willingness to learn, and a genuine pride in doing the job well.

Cable Assembly Technician Duties:

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Cable Assembly and Testing: Prepare, terminate, and test fibre optic and copper cable assemblies, working to high-quality standards and tight deadlines

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Technical Work: Read and understand technical drawings and work orders; identify cables, connectors, and assembly components; operate production machinery

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Quality Assurance: Use microscopes and test equipment (including OTDR, Light Source & Power Meters) to inspect, diagnose faults and verify cable performance

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Production Support: Pick assembly components; maintain accurate stock and production records

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Housekeeping: Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment

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Team Collaboration: Work closely with colleagues and managers, supporting each other to deliver outstanding results

The Ideal Cable Assembly Technician:

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Strong work ethic, with pride in producing high-quality work

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Team player with excellent communication and listening skills

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Self-motivated, positive attitude with a willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment

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Keen attention to detail and the ability to follow drawings and procedures accurately

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Good dexterity and concentration, with the ability to meet the physical demands of the role

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Previous experience in cable assembly or fibre optic termination

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Familiarity with Microsoft Excel is beneficial

Cable Assembly Technician Benefits / Further Details:

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24 days annual leave (increasing to 29 with length of service) plus bank holidays

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Day off for your birthday

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Company pension scheme

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A friendly, supportive team environment in a long-established company

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Casual dress

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Free parking

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Sick pay

Jackie Kerr Recruitment is an independent agency that has been established for 27 years.
We strive to provide the ultimate consultancy service to all our candidates. Whether you are looking for permanent or temporary work we pride ourselves in understanding our candidate’s requirement’s to ensure that we place you in your ideal role.
We have recently heavily invested in new Recruitment Software that provides an online portal. Simply visit jackiekerrrecruitment . com to enter your details and you will receive job alerts, hot off the press.
The portal enables you to update your information and CV at any time, so we always have your latest employment details on record.
So please visit our website and let us help you to find your dream job!
Please note: At Jackie Kerr Recruitment we receive a huge number of applications for each job that is posted. If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of your original application, please go to our website jackiekerrrecruitment . com to apply for other jobs that may be suitable to you