Cable Assembly Technician in Worthing, West Sussex

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.