Auto Electrician

Perfect Placement UK Ltd; Billingham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

OTE bonus

Flexible hours

Overtime available

Training & career progression

Healthcare plan

Dental plan

Travel insurance

Job summary

Perfect Placement UK Ltd in Billingham seeks an experienced Auto Electrician to diagnose and repair electrical faults in commercial vehicles. You will install and maintain wiring systems, work on lighting and braking systems, and configure telematics and cameras. A Level 2 qualification and a full UK driving licence are required.

Opportunity for flexible patterns, overtime, and industry-leading training within a market-leading commercial vehicle specialist.

Qualifications

• Level 2 qualification or equivalent (NVQ or City & Guilds).
• Significant experience installing electrical equipment in vehicles.
• Practical, problem-solving approach and a positive can-do attitude.
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy commercial vehicle environment.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair electrical faults across commercial vehicles.
• Install, maintain and repair vehicle wiring systems and electrical components.
• Work on lighting, indicators and electrical braking systems.
• Service and repair starters, alternators and battery systems.
• Diagnose ECU faults.
• Install and configure telematics, tracking devices and cameras.
• Maintain air conditioning electrical systems.
• Use diagnostic tools and software to identify faults.
• Prepare vehicles for MOT inspections.
• Work from wiring diagrams and technical manuals.
• Maintain accurate repair records and parts used.
• Ensure all work complies with health, safety and vehicle standards.

Skills

Electrical installation

Problem solving

Education

Level 2 qualification or equivalent

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and qualified Auto Electrician to join our busy Billingham branch. This Auto Electrician position offers the opportunity to work for a market-leading commercial vehicle specialist with a strong reputation and over 50 years of successful trading.

Benefits for the successful Auto Electrician:

• Basic salary of approximately £41,769.
• OTE of approximately £44,362.
• 45-hour working week with flexible working patterns available.
• Optional overtime.
• Industry-leading training and excellent career progression opportunities.
• Healthcare Cash Plan, Dental Plan and Travel Insurance.
• Secure employment with an established UK commercial vehicle business.

Duties of the Auto Electrician:

• Diagnosing and repairing electrical faults across commercial vehicles.
• Installing, maintaining and repairing vehicle wiring systems and electrical components.
• Working on lighting systems, indicators and electrical braking systems.
• Servicing and repairing starters, alternators and battery systems.
• Diagnosing and repairing ECU faults.
• Installing and configuring telematics, tracking devices and cameras.
• Maintaining and repairing air conditioning electrical systems.
• Using diagnostic tools and software to identify and resolve faults.
• Preparing vehicles for MOT inspections.
• Working from wiring diagrams and technical manuals.
• Maintaining accurate records of repairs and parts used.
• Ensuring all work complies with health, safety and vehicle standards.

Requirements:

• A Level 2 qualification or equivalent, such as NVQ or City & Guilds.
• Significant experience installing electrical equipment to vehicles.
• A practical, problem-solving approach and a positive can-do attitude.
• The ability to work efficiently within a busy commercial vehicle environment.
• A full UK driving licence.

To succeed as an Auto Electrician, you will be reliable, technically capable and committed to delivering high-quality work. We welcome applications from an Auto Electrician seeking a secure and rewarding opportunity with a respected commercial vehicle specialist.