Auto Electrician

Perfect Placement UK Ltd; Sefton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Ongoing professional development

Supportive team environment with owner

Exposure to advanced diagnostics

Aftermarket installations (dash cams,

Free Food Fridays

Mon-Fri 8:30-17:00

Job summary

Perfect Placement UK Ltd in Liverpool is seeking an experienced Auto Electrician to join a well-established independent garage. You will specialise in vehicle electronics and diagnostics, working with advanced diagnostic equipment and contributing to high-quality electrical work.

The role offers Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, a competitive salary (£30,000–£38,000) depending on experience, pension, and opportunities for professional development within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in vehicle electrical fault-finding and electronic diagnostics.
• Strong knowledge of wiring, circuits, sensors, and control modules.
• Confident in using diagnostic equipment and technical documentation.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Enthusiasm for developing specialist skills with new technology.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose electrical faults across a range of vehicle makes and models.
• Investigate wiring, circuits, sensors, and control modules.
• Use diagnostic tools and wiring diagrams to test systems.
• Carry out electrical repairs and verify fixes.
• Support aftermarket installations such as parking sensors and trackers.
• Record diagnostic findings and recommendations in workshop systems.
• Collaborate with the workshop manager to ensure smooth workflow.
• Suggest process improvements to increase workshop efficiency.

Skills

Vehicle electrical fault-finding

Electronic diagnostics

Diagnostic equipment usage

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Level 3 automotive qualifications

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Wiring diagrams

Technical documentation

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Auto Electrician to join their well‑established independent garage in Liverpool. This is an excellent Auto Electrician opportunity for a skilled professional to advance their career within a friendly and supportive team environment, specialising in vehicle electronics and diagnostics. The Auto Electrician role offers a focus on technical excellence, career development, and the use of cutting‑edge diagnostic equipment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from £30,000 to £38,000, dependent on experience and capabilities
• Company pension scheme
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and career progression
• Supportive team environment with direct access to owners and management
• Exposure to technologically advanced diagnostics and vehicle electrical systems
• Engagement in technically challenging projects, including aftermarket installations such as dash cameras and towbars
• Regular team activities, including 'Free Food Fridays'
• Monday to Friday working hours, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

Duties of an Auto Electrician

• Diagnose electrical and electronic faults across a variety of vehicle makes and models
• Investigate wiring, circuits, sensors, control modules, and vehicle communication networks
• Utilise diagnostic tools, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation to conduct systematic testing
• Carry out electrical repairs, component replacements, and verify repairs
• Support installation of aftermarket devices such as parking sensors and trackers
• Record accurate diagnostic findings and recommendations within workshop systems
• Collaborate with the workshop manager and team to ensure smooth workflow and efficient job completion
• Contribute ideas for process improvements and increased workshop efficiency

Requirements of an Auto Electrician

• Proven experience in vehicle electrical fault‑finding and electronic diagnostics
• Strong knowledge of wiring, circuits, sensors, and control modules
• Confidence in using diagnostic equipment and technical documentation
• Relevant automotive qualifications, ideally Level 3 or equivalent; practical experience also valued
• Ability to work independently, recognising when additional support is required
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
• Full UK driving licence
• Enthusiasm for developing specialist skills and adopting new technology

This vacancy provides the opportunity to work with advanced diagnostic tools in a forward‑thinking environment, contributing to continuous improvement in vehicle electrical systems. The successful Auto Electrician will be an enthusiastic team player with a passion for automotive electrics and diagnostics, seeking to enhance their expertise within a professional setting.