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Cable Assembler

Holt Engineering
Horsham · posted 20 August 2026
Salary
£28,000 – £32,000 a year
Job type
full time
Location
Horsham, West Sussex
Category
Engineering
Cable Assembler – Electronics Manufacturing Location: Horsham Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 Type: Full-time The Role As a Cable Assembler, you will be responsible for assembling cable and wiring equipment to drawings, ensuring work is completed to the highest standard and any build changes are clearly documented. You will work closely with production control and the wider cabling team to ensure smooth flow through production and timely completion of assemblies. Key Responsibilities Assemble prototype and production cable assemblies accurately to engineering drawings. Record and highlight any modifications made during the build process to the Team Leader. Liaise with Production Control regarding incomplete kits. Crimp pins onto wires and fit connectors to drawing requirements. Lace cables using Kevlar or Nylon cord. Apply braid and heatshrink to cable looms. Verify cable dimensions using basic measuring equipment. Carry out continuity testing on all cables. Apply identification labels to cable assemblies. Support crimp pull-off testing. Fit and shrink connector environmental boots. Assist the cabling team with fitting and populating connectors. Solder wires into connectors where required.Skills & Experience Required Essential Proven experience in a similar cable assembly role. Ability to read and interpret technical wiring diagrams. Strong problem-solving skills. Experience working to MIL-STDs is preferred.Desirable Knowledge of IPC 620 and IPC 610 wiring standards.Work-Life Balance: 37.5 hour working week Early finish on Fridays 28 days annual leave plus Christmas closure Holiday purchasing schemeBenefits: Matched pension contributions up to 5% Income protection and Employee Assistance Programme including remote GP and mental health support Life assurance, bereavement counselling, and probate helpline Company shares incentive and save-as-you-earn schemes Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme Wellbeing initiatives and regular sports/social activities Gym membership discounts Recruitment referral bonus scheme Excellent learning and development opportunities Free onsite car parkingSecurity Clearance: Candidates must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance and provide proof of UK residency for at least five years. If you have the skills and experience to excel in this role and are looking to join a supportive and innovative company, apply now and send your CV to Max Sinclair (url removed)
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