HGV Auto Electrician
Location: Cullompton
Shift: 45 hours per week
Term: 6 Month Fixed Term Contract
About Us: At Gregory Distribution Ltd, we are committed to delivering excellence in logistics and transport services. Our team is dedicated to maintaining high standards of compliance and operational efficiency. Join us and grow your career in a supportive and expanding business environment. We foster a strong culture of teamwork and continuous improvement.
Job Description: We are seeking an experienced HGV Auto Electrician to join our team, specialising in electrical installations across commercial vehicles. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with 12V and 24V systems, particularly within commercial vehicle environments, and be confident installing, diagnosing, and maintaining a range of electrical equipment including tracking systems, CCTV/camera solutions, and other ancillary vehicle technologies.
Key Responsibilities:
Support the Samsara Telematics Installation Programme, assisting in the deployment of 1,480 telematics devices across HGVs, LCVs, and trailers, ensuring all units are installed, configured, and validated to deliver real-time fleet data, AI-driven driver insights, live temperature monitoring, and unified fleet management capability.
Install, maintain, and repair auto-electrical systems across HGVs, LCVs, trailers, and commercial vehicles, delivering work to the highest safety and quality standards.
Fit, configure, and validate vehicle tracking systems, telematics hardware, and multi-camera solutions across tractor units and refrigerated trailers, following approved procedures to ensure consistent, high-quality installation.
Diagnose and resolve electrical faults using appropriate tools, testing equipment, and diagnostic techniques for accurate fault-finding and effective repair.
Work confidently with 12V and 24V electrical systems, applying safe working practices and robust technical standards.
Travel nationwide between sites, including occasional overnight stays, to complete installation, service, and maintenance tasks.
Maintain clear and accurate documentation, including installation records, fault reports, and service logs, ensuring all information is captured promptly and professionally.
Coordinate work during vehicle downtime with fleet and operations teams, minimising disruption and ensuring vehicles and assets are efficiently equipped with telematics technology.
This role covers a mix of day, back-shift, and weekend working to support vehicle inspections and fleet availability.
Requirements:
Proven experience as an Auto Electrician/Diagnostics Technician in HGV and commercial vehicles, including ancillary installs and FMS/OBD/CAN-bus integrations.
Strong diagnostic skills using multiple diagnostic tools and vehicle software; able to interpret fault codes, reprogram systems, and provide clear technical solutions.
Solid knowledge of 12V/24V systems, able to read wiring diagrams, build circuits, route wiring safely, and apply correct circuit protection and Ohm's Law.
Hands-on experience installing tracking, CCTV/multi-camera, and telematics systems, following digital installation plans accurately.
Good inventory management, ensuring components are logged, allocated, and stocked appropriately.
Able to work independently and safely, with strong communication and the ability to plan and prioritise workload.
Full UK driving licence (HGV licence beneficial but not essential).
Desirable:
IMI AE Units (Auto Electrical VCQ/VRQ) qualification.
Working toward or holding an NVQ Level 3 in Installation & Maintenance of Auto Electrical Systems.
Level 3 Motor Vehicle Service & Maintenance (Electrical Pathway).
Why Join Gregory Distribution Ltd?
Competitive Salary : £21.00 per hour, based on 45 hours per week. PLUS for all hours worked between 21:00hrs & 04:00hrs, you will receive an additional £2.75 per hour.
Project Completion Bonus: Receive a £2,000 bonus (tax payable) when you complete the 6-month installation project.
Hours: 45 hours per week, with an expectation of flexibility to support fleet availability as required. A scheduled working plan will be put in place, with final arrangements agreed collaboratively between the operation and the successful candidate.
Overtime: Overtime paid at hourly rate x 1.5 = £31.50ph.
Training : Monthly Courses for a variety of areas.
Benefits : Additional holiday purchasing scheme*, Retail discounts with Circular Benefits*, Retail Trust Wellbeing Support*, and more.
Career Growth : Explore opportunities for professional development within our expanding business.
Company Benefits : Excellent holiday allowance. Life assurance, pension, and sickness scheme*.
Extras : Christmas Savings Club*, Black Circle Tyre Discount*, Cycle To Work Scheme*, Free Uniform and paid Volunteer Day.
Wellbeing Support: Benefit from the Retail Trust Wellbeing Support* program.
Team Environment: Be part of a strong culture of teamwork and collaboration.
How to Apply
If you have the drive to be the best and want to be part of a flourishing and ambitious company, apply now!
Please submit your application as soon as possible. Due to high volumes of applications, we reserve the right to close adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications.
Eligibility : Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions. Proof of Right to Work will be required at the interview stage.
Contact Us : For any queries, please contact our Recruitment Team at. Our team is available Monday to Friday, 08:30hrs - 17:00hrs.
Note to Recruitment Agencies : We prefer to recruit directly but have a Preferred Supplier List for when we need assistance. We'll be in touch if we need you.
*Subject to terms and conditions.
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