Leads repair specialist

At Nidec Drives our values and behaviours are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success.

We are looking for exceptional people who turn ambitions into actions, and we believe everyone has the potential to succeed.

Nidec will offer a host of opportunities for growth, varied career paths, exciting challenges, and a culture of inclusion that celebrates diversity.

In addition, we will offer you a benefits package that aims to meet your individual needs.

Here’s some of what we offer:

• 25 days Annual Leave, increasing with service. (Plus, Public Holidays)
• Holiday sell back program.
• Pension Scheme, 5% matched.
• Additional day off for your birthday, once you have been with us for 1 year.
• EV and cycle-to-work schemes.
• Voucher programs, with a wide offer of discounts on everything from cinema and theatre tickets to goods and services.
• Life Insurance
• A funded volunteer day per year, encouraging you to support the communities and charities that matter to you.
• Employee assistance program

Role Summary:

We have an exciting opportunity for an individual to join Nidec Drives as Leads repair specialist .

This role supports the inspection, repair, refurbishment, and verification of electrical leads, cable harnesses, and wiring assemblies used throughout manufacturing. The Leads Repair Specialist ensures all repaired leads/assemblies are safe, compliant, reliable, and delivered to production in a timely manner.

The Lead Repair Specialist will possess strong attention to detail and a focus on product quality, supported by effective problem-solving and fault-finding capabilities.

Key Job Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of the Leads repair specialist consist of but are not limited to:

• Diagnose faults on electrical leads, cable harnesses, connectors, and assemblies.
• Carry out mechanical and electrical repairs such as re-terminating, re-crimping, splicing, and replacing connectors.
• Read and understand wiring diagrams, schematics, and other engineering documents.
• Test repaired assemblies for continuity, polarity, insulation, and overall function using approved equipment.
• Keep accurate records of faults, repairs, and traceability information.
• Work with Engineering, Test, and Production teams to support investigations and improve lead performance.
• Assist with root cause analysis for recurring issues and help implement preventive actions.
• Manage repair area stock, including cables, connectors, tools, and consumables.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe workspace in line with 5S practices.
• Train operators on correct handling and protection of leads and harnesses.
• Support engineering with prototypes, trial builds, and changes for new product introduction (NPI).

Qualifications & Experience Requirements:

• Demonstrable experience repairing or building cable assemblies, wiring looms, or electrical harnesses.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and wiring documentation.
• Qualification in Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
• Experience with IPC standards
• Previous experience in a manufacturing repair environment.

Employees must be able to:

• Understand emergency instruction
• Read safety signage and hazard warnings
• Communicate effectively in specific situations (e.g. fire evacuation)

Nidec Drives: What we do?

We take care of the world’s motion. We provide AC, DC, and Servo drive solutions for everything from heavy industry to theatre production, end-to-end production lines, and everything in between.

Our precision-engineered drives are designed to optimise performance and productivity, creating essential motion for a more efficient future. As part of Nidec, the world’s largest electric motor company, we make the world spin smarter and faster.

As a global business, operating for over 50 years, we have grown into a thriving business, now operating in over 30 countries. We pride ourselves on our people and we look for those who are continuously striving for excellence with the ambition to achieve success.

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