Auto Engineer

Exact Sourcing Limited; Harlow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Exact Sourcing Limited in Harlow is seeking an Auto Engineer to join a close-knit team. You will install electrical components and a wide range of aftermarket accessories into commercial vehicles, with opportunities to develop skills and progress within the business.

This role welcomes both experienced and semi-experienced candidates, with training provided for the right person to build expertise in auto electrical work and custom conversions.

Qualifications

• Experience in auto electrical work
• Ability to read electrical wiring diagrams and fitting instructions
• Full, clean UK driving licence with at least 3 years' driving experience
• Experience fitting aftermarket automotive or commercial vehicle accessories
• Good practical and mechanical skills

Responsibilities

• Fitting, checking and testing electrical components and aftermarket accessories
• Installing security locks, tow bars, roof bars, racks and air vents
• Installing alarms, trackers, dash cams, reverse cameras and sensors
• Fitting FORS camera and safety systems
• Carrying out custom conversions and fabrication work, including ply lining and racking
• Vehicle lighting and internal racking installations
• Spray lining and Ionics installations and repairs
• Warranty work and electrical fault finding
• Fitting a range of other light commercial vehicle accessories as required

Skills

Practical and mechanical skills

Read electrical diagrams

Customer service & communication

UK driving licence (3+ years)

Experience driving SWB vehicles

Own hand tools

Auto electrical work experience

Fitting aftermarket accessories

Tools

Specialist tools provided

Job description

Our client in Harlow, a well-established and growing business, is looking for an Auto Engineer to join its close-knit team. This is a varied, hands-on opportunity where you'll work alongside highly skilled technicians, take pride in the quality of your work and have the opportunity to develop your skills and progress within the business.

As an Auto Engineer, you'll be responsible for installing electrical components and a wide range of aftermarket accessories into commercial vehicles. You'll work on everything from dash cams and security systems through to HGV safety equipment, custom conversions and vehicle racking.

This role is open to experienced and semi-experienced candidates, with training provided for the right person.

Key Responsibilities for the Auto Engineer:

• Fitting, checking and testing electrical components and aftermarket accessories
• Installing security locks, tow bars, roof bars, racks and air vents
• Installing alarms, trackers, dash cams, reverse cameras and sensors
• Fitting FORS camera and safety systems
• Carrying out custom conversions and fabrication work, including ply lining and racking
• Vehicle lighting and internal racking installations
• Spray lining and Ionics installations and repairs
• Warranty work and electrical fault finding
• Fitting a range of other light commercial vehicle accessories as required

Skills required for the Auto Engineer:

• Good practical and mechanical skills
• Ability to read electrical wiring diagrams and fitting instructions
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Full, clean UK driving licence with at least 3 years' driving experience
• Experience driving a short-wheelbase (SWB) commercial vehicle
• Own hand tools, with specialist tools provided
• Previous experience in auto electrical work
• Experience fitting aftermarket automotive or commercial vehicle accessories

Exact Sourcing is an equal opportunities employment agency