Apprentice Wiring Harness Technician
HCI SYSTEMS LIMITED
Newport (TF10 9LH)
Closes in 20 days (Tuesday 26 August 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 5 August 2025
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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.
- Wage
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£14,722.50 to £23,809.50, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
- Training course
- Engineering operative (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, between 7.30am - 4.30pm.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 23 September 2025
- Duration
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1 year 3 months
- Positions available
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3
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
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
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
IN-COMM TRAINING AND BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
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Training schedule
- 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 in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted 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 employer
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.
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
Keira Stead
keiras@in-comm.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000335737.
Apply now
Closes in 20 days (Tuesday 26 August 2025 at 11:59pm)
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