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Manufacturing Production Operative - Wire, Harness and Looms

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Manufacturing Production Operative - Wire, Harness and Looms

About the Role

Soil Machine Dynamics (SMD) is looking for a Manufacturing Production Operative to join our team. In this role, you will manufacture wires, cables, harnesses and wiring looms to support electrical system builds and other associated duties.

Key Responsibilities

Manufacturing wires, cables, harnesses and wiring looms using manual tools and automatic machinery, following build instructions, wiring schedules & drawings

Manage and maintain wire manufacturing machines

Support formation of wiring schedules

Support Electrical Technicians in preparation of parts and kits

About this role

What We’re Looking For

Experience, Skills and Qualifications:

Ideally NVQ level 3 or equivalent production experience

IPC/WHMA-A-620 or equivalent

Experience of using a broad range of electrical connector type (e.g. Molex, Deutch, D-Type Connectors)

Skilled in use of crimp and cable making hand tools

Experience of Soldering for Wiring and PCB manufacture

Basic Microsoft Excel skills

Awareness of the requirements of electrical assemblies

Ability to work as part of a team, flexibility, pro-active attitude, health & safety driven

Basic Excel skills

Why Join SMD?

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a leading global engineering company. If you have the skills, hands-on experience and qualifications we're looking for, we’d love to hear from you!

Important Information
Location:Headquarters, Soil Machine Dynamics, Davy Bank, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, NE28 6UZ, Wallsend, England, Tyne and Wear, NE28 6UZ
Date Posted:9th September 2026
Closing Date:31st October 2026
Industry:Manufacturing and Engineering
Job Type:Full time
Salary:Based on Experience

What you will need

Required criteria

  • HNC qualification or equivalent certified trade apprenticeship
  • Strong experience in panel wiring and machine wiring, working to electrical drawings
  • Proven experience in electrical assembly and sub-assembly requirements
  • Experience in stripping, crimping, and terminating cables

Manufacturing Production Operative - Wire, Harness and Looms

SMD
Wallsend
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