Electrical Technician

Envisage Recruitment Limited; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK seeks an Electrical Technician for military vehicle systems in Coventry. You will be responsible for the installation and modification of electrical systems, ensuring high standards in a team-oriented environment. Candidates should have an HNC in Automotive Electrical Systems and strong experience in vehicle manufacturing. Join us to work on meaningful defence programmes that protect lives, with a competitive hourly rate and potential for contract extension.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Potential contract extension

Experience in specialized vehicle integration

Qualifications

• HNC (or equivalent) in Automotive Electrical Systems installation and repair.
• Proven experience in low-volume specialist vehicle manufacturing.
• Understanding of OEM automotive electrical architectures.

Responsibilities

• Install and modify bespoke electrical systems on military vehicles.
• Ensure adherence to high standards during manufacturing.
• Collaborate with Electrical Design engineers on prototypes.

Skills

Installation of MOTS/COTS electrical systems

Assembly and routing of electrical looms

Reading electrical schematics

Manufacture of wiring looms

Fault-finding and diagnostics

Education

HNC in Automotive Electrical Systems

Job description

Job Title: Electrical Technician - Military Vehicle Systems

Location: Coventry

Contract Type: Full-time, Temporary (initial 3 months with potential extension)

Pay Rate: £19 per hour

The Role

You will be part of a dedicated production team responsible for the installation, modification, and testing of bespoke electrical systems on specialist military vehicles.

• Installation of MOTS/COTS electrical systems supporting survivability and mission‑critical functions
• Assembly, routing, and securing of electrical looms, harnesses, and sub‑systems to exacting standards
• Reading and interpreting electrical schematics, drawings, and Bills of Materials (BoMs)
• Manufacture and modification of wiring looms and electro‑mechanical sub‑systems at bench level
• Supporting prototype and development builds in collaboration with Electrical Design engineers
• Applying lean manufacturing principles and contributing to continuous improvement activities
• Working safely, methodically, and with strong attention to detail at all times

About You

• HNC (or equivalent) in Automotive Electrical Systems installation and repair
• Proven experience in low‑volume, specialist, or high‑integrity vehicle manufacturing
• Understanding of OEM automotive electrical architectures and military‑spec radios or sub‑systems
• Awareness of electromagnetic interference (EMI) and its impact on vehicle networks
• Strong fault‑finding and diagnostic capability grounded in electrical theory
• A proactive, team‑oriented approach with pride in quality workmanship

Why Apply?

• Work on meaningful defence programmes that protect lives
• Gain experience within a highly specialised vehicle integration environment
• Competitive hourly rate with potential contract extension
• Be part of a professional, safety‑focused engineering team

Additional Information

• Successful candidates will be required to pass relevant background checks and security vetting
• A confidentiality agreement will be required prior to starting work
• This role is offered via an employment agency on a temporary basis