Manufacturing Production Operative – Wire, Harness and Looms

Company: SMD Ltd
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Location: Wallsend
Job Description:

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 the 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!

About the company

For 50 years, SMD has partnered with pioneers in industry and science to take technology and engineering to places that people have never been.

We specialise in the design, manufacture and deployment of remotely operated and autonomous power and control solutions. They help our partners around the globe to harness the potential of the most challenging subsea environments with maximum safety, efficiency and sensitivity. Our collaboration has delivered 12 world‑firsts on critical client projects, and our teams are always willing to break new ground, and work with a smile.

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

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Posted: October 22nd, 2026