Senior Vehicle Diagnostics & Electrical Technician (Production)

TipTopJob; Daventry; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

TipTopJob in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Vehicle Diagnostics and Electrical Technician for a specialist automotive manufacturing environment. You will support commissioning, diagnostics and repair across the production process, applying strong electrical knowledge and fault-finding skills.

The role requires interpreting wiring diagrams and engineering drawings, working with multiple teams, and identifying permanent improvements to build and repair workflows.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of automotive industry experience.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of automotive electrical and electronic systems.
• Experience in automotive production or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to diagnose and repair complex electrical faults.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for vehicle commissioning activities across General Assembly, Interior/Trim and End of Line.
• Carry out and oversee commissioning to ensure vehicles meet required technical, quality and production standards.
• Identify, diagnose and resolve commissioning issues efficiently to minimise production disruption.
• Carry out advanced diagnostic investigations across vehicle electrical and electronic systems.
• Diagnose faults using specialist diagnostic equipment, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Support the diagnosis, repair and documentation of vehicle issues identified through Aftersales and Shakedown processes.
• Take responsibility for electrical build and repair activities within the production environment.
• Work alongside and provide technical support to electrical technicians carrying out vehicle build and repair operations.
• Maintain accurate commissioning, diagnostic and repair records and documentation.
• Develop, maintain and improve commissioning procedures and technical documentation.
• Ensure electrical repair methods and technical solutions are clearly recorded and documented.
• Identify recurring technical issues and work closely with Engineering and Production teams to implement permanent solutions.
• Identify opportunities to continuously improve electrical build, repair, diagnostic and commissioning processes.

Skills

Automotive electrical systems

Vehicle diagnostics

Wiring diagrams interpretation

Fault finding

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

IMI Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Tools

Specialist diagnostic equipment

Job description

TipTopJob in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Vehicle Diagnostics and Electrical Technician for a specialist automotive manufacturing environment. You will support commissioning, diagnostics and repair across the production process, applying strong electrical knowledge and fault-finding skills.

The role requires interpreting wiring diagrams and engineering drawings, working with multiple teams, and identifying permanent improvements to build and repair workflows.