Apprentice Wiring Harness Technician

HCI SYSTEMS LIMITED

Newport, TF10 9LH

Closes in 10 days (Tuesday 12 November at 11:59pm)

Posted on 1 July 2024


Summary

The company designs and manufactures full vehicle wiring systems and are looking to recruit an apprentice to read & understand electrical wiring diagrams and use precision hand tools to construct wiring harnesses used within automotive & motorsport industries.

Annual wage
£12,480 to £22,308 a year

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Training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Friday, between 7.30am - 4.30pm.

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 18 November

Duration

1 year 3 months

Positions available

2

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

HCI Systems Ltd design and manufacture full vehicle electrical wiring systems for all motorsport, automotive and defence applications. From complex prototype to small one-off harnesses, wired enclosures, panels and control systems - HCI are the UK's leading specialists in electrical systems design.

Full training will be given on the components used within the harnesses and how to follow Codes of Practice for manufacturing wiring harnesses to the highest standards.

Duties will include:

  • Reading and understanding electrical wiring diagrams
  • Using precision hand tools
  • Working to critically low tolerances
  • Wiring harnesses used within automotive and motorpsport industries

Where you’ll work

Unit 6

NI Park

Newport

TF10 9LH

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

IN-COMM TRAINING AND BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

Your training course

Engineering operative (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Your training plan

  • This is a level 2 Engineering Operative Apprenticeship (electrical pathway) delivered over a period of 15 months
  • The apprentice will be required to attend the training centre 1 day per week during this period - In-Comm Training Services in Telford, TF3 3AJ 

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

  • English and Maths (grade 4/5)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Enthusiastic & Conscientious
  • High level of concentration
  • Good hand eye co-ordination
  • Passion for motorsport
  • Eager to learn
  • Able to produce high standards

Other requirements

Non-smokers only

About this company

HCI Systems Limited have grown rapidly in recent years to become leaders in vehicle electrical systems and wiring harnesses. Experts in the design, manufacture and fitting of electrical systems for motorsports, automotive, defence and marine applications, our world-class team has over 30 years of experience designing and manufacturing wiring looms. FIA Formula 1 – On Car and Pit equipment Electric Race Car – LV and HV FIA Formula E LMP1 and LMP2 GT3, GT4 FIA World Rallycross High Performance Automotive Autonomous Vehicles Niche Automotive Commercial Vehicle LV and HV Marine HCI design and manufacture complete electronics control systems, enclosures and switch panels. We provide high quality electrical wiring harness systems and specialise in the design and manufacture of solutions for conventional combustion engine, all electric and hybrid vehicles in automotive, motorsport, defence, and other industries.

https://hci-s.com (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

  • Potential to progress within production to Qualified Wiring Harness Technician, Senior Wiring Harness Technician then Team Leader
  • There may be options to move into other departments such as Quality, Design or work on vehicles on and off site, supporting customers
  • Opportunities to gain further qualifications to IPC620 Standards, Quality acccreditations, HNC in Electrical Engineering

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

IN-COMM TRAINING AND BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

Sue Fisher

suef@in-comm.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000261621.

Apply now

Closes in 10 days (Tuesday 12 November at 11:59pm)

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