Job Title: Electrical Technician – Military Vehicle Systems
Location: Coventry
Contract Type: Full-time, Temporary (initial 3 months with potential extension)
Pay Rate: £19 per hour
We are recruiting skilled Electrical Technicians to support high-priority defence vehicle programmes at a secure manufacturing facility in Coventry. These roles sit within specialist vehicle integration teams, delivering low-volume, high-specification military platforms where precision, reliability, and safety are critical.
This is an excellent opportunity to work on mission-critical systems that directly contribute to the protection of personnel in operational environments.
The Role
You will be part of a dedicated production team responsible for the installation, modification, and testing of bespoke electrical systems on specialist military vehicles.
Key responsibilities include:
* Installation of MOTS/COTS electrical systems supporting survivability and mission-critical functions
* Assembly, routing, and securing of electrical looms, harnesses, and sub-systems to exacting standards
* Reading and interpreting electrical schematics, drawings, and Bills of Materials (BoMs)
* Manufacture and modification of wiring looms and electro-mechanical sub-systems at bench level
* Supporting prototype and development builds in collaboration with Electrical Design engineers
* Applying lean manufacturing principles and contributing to continuous improvement activities
* Working safely, methodically, and with strong attention to detail at all times
About You
We are looking for hands-on technicians with a strong background in automotive or specialist vehicle electrical systems.
You will ideally bring:
* HNC (or equivalent) in Automotive Electrical Systems installation and repair
* Proven experience in low-volume, specialist, or high-integrity vehicle manufacturing
* Understanding of OEM automotive electrical architectures and military-spec radios or sub-systems
* Awareness of electromagnetic interference (EMI) and its impact on vehicle networks
* Strong fault-finding and diagnostic capability grounded in electrical theory
* A proactive, team-oriented approach with pride in quality workmanship
Why Apply?
* Work on meaningful defence programmes that protect lives
* Gain experience within a highly specialised vehicle integration environment
* Competitive hourly rate with potential contract extension
* Be part of a professional, safety-focused engineering team
Additional Information
* Successful candidates will be required to pass relevant background checks and security vetting
* A confidentiality agreement will be required prior to starting work
* This role is offered via an employment agency on a temporary basis