Systems and Enclosures Technician – Rendlesham
| Posting date: | 12 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 December 2025 |
| Location: | Rendlesham, Woodbridge |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | AQ Wiring Systems Rockford |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Full Time, Permanent
We’re expanding our Systems and Enclosures team at Rendlesham, our newest business unit specialising in electromechanical assemblies, enclosure integration, and engineered system solutions for the defence, aerospace, and industrial markets. We’re looking for additional Technicians to help build, test and assemble our products to the highest standards. Experience in mechanical assembly, system build enclosure wiring or electromechanical work is required, full training will be given on our systems. If you’re practical, detail-oriented, and eager to learn, this is an opportunity to grow with a forward-thinking engineering business that values quality, teamwork, and innovation.
Hours
07.45am - 5.00pm Monday to Thursday
07.45am -12.45pm Friday (1 Friday off every 4 weeks!)
Plus optional overtime available!
Employee Benefits
• Every 4th Friday off
• Employee discount programme with discounts and incentives at over 800 retailers
• Additional holiday hours with each year of service
• Access to Cycle to Work scheme
• Free eye tests and flu vaccines
• Free Mortgage Advice Service and financial wellbeing tools
• Access to Westfield Health Insurance (paid via salary)
• Dress down Friday’s (and half day Friday’s)
• Bank holidays off
• Christmas shut down period
• Access to Mental Health First Aid
• Profit share bonus scheme
• Company pension scheme through Legal and General
• Uniform provided
• Free onsite parking
Here at AQ Wiring Systems Rockford we understand the need to support our employees and have many systems in place for this, such as Mental Health First Aiders at each site, access to the Cycle-to-Work scheme, free eye tests and flu vaccinations, annual mental health employee audits, a Wellbeing Roadmap, and all our employees have access to People First; our employee benefits package which gives discounts at over 800 retailers including many linked to physical and mental wellness (such as discounted gym memberships, optician vouchers, food delivery services, and a range of health, sports and beauty retailers). We are a constantly evolving business that encourages work life balance, all our full-time roles are 4 and a half day weeks with no requirement to work weekends, and every 4th Friday off work.
Main Responsibilities
• Assemble electromechanical systems and enclosures in line with drawings, build instructions and production plans with minimal supervision.
• Install and route cables, connectors, subassemblies, panels, and hardware as part of system builds.
• Carry out mechanical fitting, basic electrical integration, testing and inspection as required.
• Maintain accuracy, quality, and attention to detail throughout all stages of build.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and uphold high standards of safety and housekeeping.
• Contribute to team performance by maintaining good timekeeping, communication and a positive attitude.
• Assist with training or mentoring of new colleagues when required.
• Comply with Health & Safety, Quality, and Environmental procedures at all times.
Experience / Skills / Attributes
• Experience in mechanical assembly, system build, enclosure wiring or general electromechanical work preferred.
• Dexterity and good eyesight.
• Ability to interpret build drawings, wiring diagrams or assembly instructions.
• Fine soldering, crimping or test experience would be advantageous.
• Comfortable using hand tools and workshop equipment safely.
• Strong focus on accuracy, organisation and teamwork.
• Good communication skills and ability to work to deadlines.
• Flexible and positive approach to change and continuous improvement.
About AQ Wiring Systems Rockford
AQ Wiring Systems Rockford is part of the AQ Group – a global manufacturer of wiring systems, electromechanical systems, and sheet metal components. With a strong focus on quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction, we serve leading companies in industries such as defence, commercial vehicles, rail, energy, and industrial equipment.
Our core products are system solutions, interconnect harness and cabling, design services and customised logistics services. Our pedigree and experience coupled with capabilities in system, interconnect design and logistics allows us to service projects ranging from an individual cable assembly to designing, manufacturing and installing a complete electronic system or electro-mechanical assembly.
We are growing and evolving as a key part of the AQ Group, offering exciting opportunities to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic and global environment.
Our Core Values
We are Reliable
Customer Focus - Simplicity - Entrepreneurial Business- Cost Efficiency - Courage and Respect
We’re expanding our Systems and Enclosures team at Rendlesham, our newest business unit specialising in electromechanical assemblies, enclosure integration, and engineered system solutions for the defence, aerospace, and industrial markets. We’re looking for additional Technicians to help build, test and assemble our products to the highest standards. Experience in mechanical assembly, system build enclosure wiring or electromechanical work is required, full training will be given on our systems. If you’re practical, detail-oriented, and eager to learn, this is an opportunity to grow with a forward-thinking engineering business that values quality, teamwork, and innovation.
Hours
07.45am - 5.00pm Monday to Thursday
07.45am -12.45pm Friday (1 Friday off every 4 weeks!)
Plus optional overtime available!
Employee Benefits
• Every 4th Friday off
• Employee discount programme with discounts and incentives at over 800 retailers
• Additional holiday hours with each year of service
• Access to Cycle to Work scheme
• Free eye tests and flu vaccines
• Free Mortgage Advice Service and financial wellbeing tools
• Access to Westfield Health Insurance (paid via salary)
• Dress down Friday’s (and half day Friday’s)
• Bank holidays off
• Christmas shut down period
• Access to Mental Health First Aid
• Profit share bonus scheme
• Company pension scheme through Legal and General
• Uniform provided
• Free onsite parking
Here at AQ Wiring Systems Rockford we understand the need to support our employees and have many systems in place for this, such as Mental Health First Aiders at each site, access to the Cycle-to-Work scheme, free eye tests and flu vaccinations, annual mental health employee audits, a Wellbeing Roadmap, and all our employees have access to People First; our employee benefits package which gives discounts at over 800 retailers including many linked to physical and mental wellness (such as discounted gym memberships, optician vouchers, food delivery services, and a range of health, sports and beauty retailers). We are a constantly evolving business that encourages work life balance, all our full-time roles are 4 and a half day weeks with no requirement to work weekends, and every 4th Friday off work.
Main Responsibilities
• Assemble electromechanical systems and enclosures in line with drawings, build instructions and production plans with minimal supervision.
• Install and route cables, connectors, subassemblies, panels, and hardware as part of system builds.
• Carry out mechanical fitting, basic electrical integration, testing and inspection as required.
• Maintain accuracy, quality, and attention to detail throughout all stages of build.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and uphold high standards of safety and housekeeping.
• Contribute to team performance by maintaining good timekeeping, communication and a positive attitude.
• Assist with training or mentoring of new colleagues when required.
• Comply with Health & Safety, Quality, and Environmental procedures at all times.
Experience / Skills / Attributes
• Experience in mechanical assembly, system build, enclosure wiring or general electromechanical work preferred.
• Dexterity and good eyesight.
• Ability to interpret build drawings, wiring diagrams or assembly instructions.
• Fine soldering, crimping or test experience would be advantageous.
• Comfortable using hand tools and workshop equipment safely.
• Strong focus on accuracy, organisation and teamwork.
• Good communication skills and ability to work to deadlines.
• Flexible and positive approach to change and continuous improvement.
About AQ Wiring Systems Rockford
AQ Wiring Systems Rockford is part of the AQ Group – a global manufacturer of wiring systems, electromechanical systems, and sheet metal components. With a strong focus on quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction, we serve leading companies in industries such as defence, commercial vehicles, rail, energy, and industrial equipment.
Our core products are system solutions, interconnect harness and cabling, design services and customised logistics services. Our pedigree and experience coupled with capabilities in system, interconnect design and logistics allows us to service projects ranging from an individual cable assembly to designing, manufacturing and installing a complete electronic system or electro-mechanical assembly.
We are growing and evolving as a key part of the AQ Group, offering exciting opportunities to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic and global environment.
Our Core Values
We are Reliable
Customer Focus - Simplicity - Entrepreneurial Business- Cost Efficiency - Courage and Respect
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