Apprentice Electrical Harness Technician

APPRENTICE ELECTRICAL HARNESS TECHNICIAN

ABOUT THE ROLE

M-Sport UK is one of the world’s leading motorsport engineering organisations, responsible for the design, build, and running of championship-winning rally cars and high-performance vehicles. We’re proud to develop future talent, both on the world stage and back at the factory.

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and hands-on Apprentice Electrical Harness Technician to join our Electrical Department. This apprenticeship offers a unique opportunity to support the manufacture, assembly, and testing of complex electrical harnesses used across our competition cars. Alongside your apprenticeship training, you’ll gain real-world experience working to the same standards used at the highest level of international motorsport.

The role and responsibilities include:

Assisting with the build and assembly of electrical wiring looms and harnesses.
Learning to read and interpret wiring diagrams and technical drawings.
Preparing, cutting, terminating, and labelling wires to exact specifications.
Support fault-finding, testing and quality checks.
Carry out soldering, crimping, heat-shrinking, and loom preparation using approved tools and techniques.
Maintaining a clean, organised, and safe working environment.
Working closely with experienced technicians to meet build deadlines.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We’re looking for a self-motivated team player with a positive and enthusiastic attitude. The ideal candidate will be:

Good knowledge and understanding of engineering principles.
Strong interest in automotive, electrical engineering and motorsport.
A practical hands-on approach with excellent attention to detail and highly organised.
Willingness to learn hands-on workshop techniques.
Ability to follow instructions, and work both independently and collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Good communication skills, and a keen eye for problem solving.

Qualifications:

GCSEs (or equivalent) grades 9 – 4 (or A* – C) in Maths, English, and a Science subject.
A Level 2 qualification in Engineering is desirable, but not essential.

WHAT DO I NEED TO CONSIDER

This is a 42-month (plus End Point Assessment) apprenticeship, where you will spend time with our local training provider Gen2, in addition to working on-site at our Dovenby Hall Headquarters. At Gen2, you will learn a range of hands-on and theoretical engineering skills. Training will be delivered on a one day per week basis at their training centre.

The course: Engineering Fitter Level 3 - Gen2

WHY US

Operating a flourishing global motorsport business with state-of-the-art facilities at home and winning performances around the globe, M-Sport UK provide the engineering expertise behind an award-winning range of competition cars and has become an industry leader with success across some of the industry’s most acclaimed motorsport series.

The drive to deliver championship-winning machinery is what excites and strengthens our technical team; and our highly skilled team of Technicians and Engineers work closely through each phase of development to deliver maximum performance on the world stage.

We love what we do, and passion drives our success.

WHAT WE OFFER

Situated on the edge of the English Lake District National Park, M-Sport UK is unique in offering the fast-paced, high-octane, adrenaline-fuelled action expected from a career in International Motorsport mere minutes from the tranquillity of the Lakeland fells and all they have to offer in terms of recreation and wellbeing.

We also offer a range of employee benefits including: life assurance, a flexible working day, company contributed pension scheme, discounted gym membership, discount reward scheme, cycle to work scheme, company healthcare plan, long service awards, and an employee assistance programme. As well as a dedicated Work Culture Team with regular meetings, competitions and activities.

Closing Date: Friday 27th March

Job Reference: WELE260212

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