Weave Technician Salisbury – Trainee role
| Posting date: | 17 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Starting at £12.71 per hour, increasing following completion of probationary period |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 April 2026 |
| Location: | Salisbury, Wiltshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | AQ Wiring Systems Rockford |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: |
Summary
Full Time, Permanent Trainee Weave Technician – Learn to Build What Others Can’t
Want a hands‑on career where you work with specialist machinery and create products that genuinely stand out? We’re looking for a Trainee Weave Technician to join our team. No experience needed as full training is provided to craft precision‑woven cables, and bring weave designs to life. All you need is enthusiasm, mechanical curiosity, and a drive to learn. If you enjoy precision work, and contributing to high‑quality engineered products, this is a great opportunity.
If you’re ready to learn this rare skill, we’d love to hear from you – please tell us why you are interested in the role in your application.
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
• Full training from day 1
• 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 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 include but are not limited to:
• Set up and operate weave machinery, ensuring weaving activities are carried out in accordance with AQ Wiring Systems Rockford Quality and health and safety procedures.
• Manufacture high‑quality woven cable with precision
• Work flexibly between production, inspection and test departments, dependent on current business needs
• Keep machines running smoothly and solve problems
• Work with unique equipment and specialist processes
• Ensure good housekeeping and 5S is maintained in work areas and actively support any new 5S initiatives
• To maintain skills by continuing professional development to meet future requirements as required
• To support and effectively embrace changes to standards, policies, processes and products and positively adapt to change.
Experience / Skills / Attributes
• A sharp eye for detail and a drive for quality
• A practical, hands‑on mindset
• Interest in machinery, engineering, textiles, or technical production
• Willingness to learn and take on new skills
• Good attention to detail and pride in doing things well
• A positive attitude and team spirit
• Dexterity and good eyesight
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work from instructions
• Ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines
• Able to work both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Flexible during times of change.
About AQ Wiring Systems Rockford
AQ Wiring Systems Rockford operate from three UK sites in Rendlesham, Worksop and Salisbury and are part of the AQ Group – a global manufacturer of high reliability interconnect, electromechanical solutions, and sheet metal components. With a strong focus on quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction, we serve leading companies in demanding industries such as defence, commercial vehicles, rail, energy, and industrial equipment, offering exciting opportunities to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic and global environment.
Our UK business is structured around two specialist units — Cable Solutions and System Solutions & Enclosures, also offering design services and customised logistics services, giving customers focused expertise while still benefitting from the shared strength, quality systems and engineering resources of the wider organisation.
With AS9100D-certified facilities, SC10-approved sites, modern ERP systems, and a highly skilled workforce across engineering, production and quality, AQ Wiring Systems Rockford provides the capability, capacity and resilience required for complex UK and international Defence programmes.
Our Core Values
We are Reliable
Customer Focus - Simplicity - Entrepreneurial Business- Cost Efficiency - Courage and Respect
To apply, please complete an application form or send a copy of your up to date C.V. or visit www.rockford.co.uk/careers
Want a hands‑on career where you work with specialist machinery and create products that genuinely stand out? We’re looking for a Trainee Weave Technician to join our team. No experience needed as full training is provided to craft precision‑woven cables, and bring weave designs to life. All you need is enthusiasm, mechanical curiosity, and a drive to learn. If you enjoy precision work, and contributing to high‑quality engineered products, this is a great opportunity.
If you’re ready to learn this rare skill, we’d love to hear from you – please tell us why you are interested in the role in your application.
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
• Full training from day 1
• 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 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 include but are not limited to:
• Set up and operate weave machinery, ensuring weaving activities are carried out in accordance with AQ Wiring Systems Rockford Quality and health and safety procedures.
• Manufacture high‑quality woven cable with precision
• Work flexibly between production, inspection and test departments, dependent on current business needs
• Keep machines running smoothly and solve problems
• Work with unique equipment and specialist processes
• Ensure good housekeeping and 5S is maintained in work areas and actively support any new 5S initiatives
• To maintain skills by continuing professional development to meet future requirements as required
• To support and effectively embrace changes to standards, policies, processes and products and positively adapt to change.
Experience / Skills / Attributes
• A sharp eye for detail and a drive for quality
• A practical, hands‑on mindset
• Interest in machinery, engineering, textiles, or technical production
• Willingness to learn and take on new skills
• Good attention to detail and pride in doing things well
• A positive attitude and team spirit
• Dexterity and good eyesight
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work from instructions
• Ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines
• Able to work both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Flexible during times of change.
About AQ Wiring Systems Rockford
AQ Wiring Systems Rockford operate from three UK sites in Rendlesham, Worksop and Salisbury and are part of the AQ Group – a global manufacturer of high reliability interconnect, electromechanical solutions, and sheet metal components. With a strong focus on quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction, we serve leading companies in demanding industries such as defence, commercial vehicles, rail, energy, and industrial equipment, offering exciting opportunities to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic and global environment.
Our UK business is structured around two specialist units — Cable Solutions and System Solutions & Enclosures, also offering design services and customised logistics services, giving customers focused expertise while still benefitting from the shared strength, quality systems and engineering resources of the wider organisation.
With AS9100D-certified facilities, SC10-approved sites, modern ERP systems, and a highly skilled workforce across engineering, production and quality, AQ Wiring Systems Rockford provides the capability, capacity and resilience required for complex UK and international Defence programmes.
Our Core Values
We are Reliable
Customer Focus - Simplicity - Entrepreneurial Business- Cost Efficiency - Courage and Respect
To apply, please complete an application form or send a copy of your up to date C.V. or visit www.rockford.co.uk/careers
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