Electrician - Specialist Vehicle Conversions

MEP Technical Talent; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

MEP Technical Talent in Dumfries, Scotland, is seeking a qualified Electrician to join a specialist vehicle conversion workshop. The role offers a 12-week temporary contract with the potential to move into permanent employment, working 40 hours per week (Mon-Thu 08:00-16:30, Fri 06:00-14:30).

You will install, maintain and test AC and DC electrical systems, read schematics, and ensure compliance with BS 7671. Experience in vehicle electrics and fault-finding is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Recognised electrical apprenticeship or Level 3 qualification.
• Up-to-date BS 7671 (18th Edition) knowledge.
• Experience with AC and DC electrical systems.
• Strong fault-finding, testing, and inspection skills.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and work independently.
• Vehicle electrical experience or related equipment is advantageous.
• Inspection and testing qualifications such as City & Guilds 2391 are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, inspect and repair AC and DC electrical systems.
• Electrical installation work for specialist vehicle conversions.
• Fault-finding, diagnosis and repair of electrical equipment and controls.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings and technical specifications.
• Carry out electrical testing, inspections and documentation.
• Ensure all work meets current electrical safety standards.

Skills

Fault finding

Electrical drawings

Electrical testing

Independent work

AC/DC systems

Education

Electrical apprenticeship or Level 3 qualification

City & Guilds 2391 (inspection/testing)

Tools

BS 7671 knowledge

Job description

Electrician – Specialist Vehicle Conversions

Location: Dumfries, Scotland

Pay: £38,000 - £40,000 PA (Depending on Experience)

Contract: Temporary to Permanent – 12 weeks

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

MEP Technical Talent is recruiting for a qualified Electrician to join an established specialist vehicle conversion company based in Dumfries.

This is a workshop-based position offering an initial 12-week temporary contract, with the opportunity to move into permanent employment.

Duties

• Installation, maintenance, inspection and repair of AC and DC electrical systems.
• Electrical installation work associated with specialist vehicle conversions.
• Fault-finding, diagnosis and repair of electrical equipment and associated controls.
• Reading and interpreting electrical drawings, schematics and technical specifications.
• Carrying out electrical testing, inspections and associated documentation.
• Ensuring all work meets current electrical safety standards.

Requirements

• Recognised electrical apprenticeship or equivalent Level 3 electrical qualification.
• Current knowledge of BS 7671 (18th Edition), with relevant up-to-date qualification or an immediate plan to update an existing one.
• Experience working with both AC and DC electrical systems.
• Strong electrical fault-finding, testing and inspection skills.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and work independently.
• Experience with vehicle electrics, batteries, inverters, chargers, UPS systems or similar equipment would be advantageous.
• Inspection and testing qualifications, such as City & Guilds 2391, would also be beneficial.

Working Hours

• Monday–Thursday: 08:00–16:30
• Friday: 06:00–14:30
• 40 paid hours per week