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Trainee Wiring Harness Technician

LOCATION:

Newport, Shropshire, England

Date Posted:

13th October 2025

Sector:

Generic

Industry:

Technician

Job Type:

Permanent

Reference:

HCITWHT1025

HCI Systems, established in 2012 and now part of the Prodrive group of companies, is one of the leading providers of high-quality electrical wiring solutions. Supporting customers in various sectors from Marine, Defence, AgriTech to a core business around Motorsport & Automotive, supplying multiple high level racing series and high specification automotive style projects.

Based in Newport, Shropshire, HCI Systems Limited have grown rapidly in recent years to become leaders in vehicle electrical systems and wiring harnesses.  The company has an enviable reputation based on high quality wiring harness design and manufacture for low voltage and electric vehicles as well as providing complimentary technologies such as power management systems, switch panels and bespoke electronics systems working to customer specifications.

Our world-class team has over 30 years of experience designing and manufacturing wiring looms.

For further details about HCI Systems, please visit our website: https://hci-s.com/

Background to the Role

Due to the continued success of the business both in established and new market places, HCI Systems are looking to recruit a Trainee Wiring Harness Technician to join the team and further assist the company in its growth plans. The trainee wiring harness technician role will be expected to build wiring harnesses on a day-to-day basis.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

  • To build, from a detailed drawing, sealed system wiring harnesses in a production environment to a high quality and in a timely manner.
  • Prototyping on car and building first harness with minimal information to specify components for volume production builds
  • Make recommendations during builds to ensure best practice and HCI Codes of Practice are always followed.
  • Full training will be given.

Who are we looking for?

Our ideal candidate is an enthusiastic and proactive trainee with a genuine interest in electrical engineering, ideally with an apprenticeship or BTEC National qualification (or working towards one). You’re able to read and understand drawings and schematics, work flexibly to meet deadlines, and communicate clearly with both customers and colleagues. You follow Health, Safety and Environmental policies and contribute positively to a team environment. You approach challenges with confidence, think practically to find solutions, and adapt well to change. With a professional, collaborative attitude and a hands-on, can-do approach, you stay motivated and help create a positive working atmosphere.

We are an equal opportunities employer

At Prodrive we are committed to attracting and nurturing the best talent and creating an inclusive workplace. We value individual differences and diversity amongst all staff so that everyone has the widest opportunities to maximise their potential. We aim to ensure that no job applicant is placed at a disadvantage by practices or requirements which disproportionately impact protected groups and which are not justified by the demands of the job. If you feel you are right for this role, we welcome your application.

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