Job Title: Entry Level Electrical Vehicle Technician
Location: Walsall, West Midlands
Compensation: £26,663.64 + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF69358
Start your engineering career supporting vital emergency services
Overview
As an Entry Level Electrical Vehicle Technician, you’ll be part of a respected defence, aerospace, and engineering organisation. This role involves installing, integrating, and maintaining advanced electrical systems in specialist vehicles used by Police, Fire, and Ambulance services. Your work supports public safety across the UK.
Day‑to‑day responsibilities
* Fit, repair, install, and integrate electrical and electronic systems in motor vehicles
* Support the design and development of electrical solutions for specialist vehicles
* Work closely with experienced technicians and engineers to build your skills
* Follow safety procedures and quality standards to ensure reliable vehicle performance
* Carry out fault‑finding and rectification on vehicle electrical systems
Please note that this position involves manual work, including lifting, bending, using tools, or standing for extended periods.
The role is based onsite at Walsall, and the set working times are Monday to Friday with either a 7am or 8am start, totaling 39 hours per week. You’ll benefit from an early finish every Friday at either 1pm or 2pm, depending on your start time.
Essential experience
* No prior experience required
* A positive attitude and willingness to learn technical skills
* Strong interest in automotive, electrical, or engineering work
* Ability to follow instructions and work safely
* Team‑focused mindset
Qualifications
* NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in a relevant motor vehicle qualification, or proven automotive electrical experience
* We welcome applications from newly qualified candidates
Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) and NPPV security clearance for this role.
Many positions may be subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. Eligibility may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
What we offer
* Generous holiday allowance
* Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
* Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
* Employee shopping savings portal
* Payment of Professional Fees
* Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
* Holiday Trading allows employees to buy additional leave or sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This window opens February through to March annually.
* ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
Equal Opportunities
We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email careers@babcockinternational.com with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We are committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.
Closing date: 23/03/2026
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