Permanent contract, Overtime paid at 1.5 after 38 hours. Working within a modern and highly organised production facility, you will play a key role in the Auto electrical installation and conversion of brand-new commercial and specialist vehicles.
- Permanent, long-term opportunity.
- 4‑day working week offering excellent work‑life balance.
- Weekly pay.
- Overtime paid at enhanced rates with plenty available.
- Stable business with a strong order book.
- Continued investment across the workshop and operation.
- Opportunity to develop within a growing specialist vehicle manufacturer.
The company manufactures bespoke vehicle conversions for a wide range of industries, meaning no two builds are the same.
The Auto Electrician work is varied, hands‑on, and suited to individuals who enjoy practical electrical installation work within a production or automotive environment.
Duties of the Auto Electrician position
- Installation of 12V and 24V electrical systems into brand‑new vehicles; routing and securing wiring looms throughout vehicle bodies and chassis.
- Crimping, terminating, soldering, and connecting electrical components.
- Installing and wiring:
- LED lighting systems
- Beacons and light bars
- Reverse cameras and parking sensors
- Split charge systems
- Inverters and power supplies
- Tail‑lifts and auxiliary equipment
- Fault finding and testing electrical circuits using diagnostic equipment and multimeters.
- Reading and interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and build instructions.
- Fitting additional vehicle equipment including racking systems, shelving, false floors, storage units, and bespoke accessories.
- Supporting final testing and quality inspections prior to vehicle handover.
- Working closely with the production and fitting teams to achieve build deadlines.
Candidates with experience in
- Auto Electrician
- Vehicle Electrician
- Electrical Fitter
- Coachbuilder
- Vehicle Conversion Technician
- HGV Electrician
- PSV Electrician
- Mechanical/Electrical Assembly Technician
Candidates from automotive, commercial vehicle, rail, plant, off‑highway, military, or manufacturing backgrounds are all encouraged to apply.
Benefits of the Auto Electrician position
- £14.00 - £18.00 per hour depending on experience.
- Overtime paid at 1.5x.
- Permanent position from day one.
- Monday to Thursday working week.
- Early finish every week.
- Modern, clean, and well‑equipped workshop.
- Stable and growing business with long‑term work secured.
- Excellent opportunity to develop within the specialist vehicle industry.
For a private chat about the Auto Electrician role, please contact Rodger Morley at E3 Recruitment.
