Telematics Technician

CDM Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK seeks a skilled Telematics Technician to join their engineering team. This role involves installing and maintaining telematics systems for ground support equipment. Candidates should have hands-on technical experience, a Level 3 qualification in Auto Electrical, and a full UK driving licence. The position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits including medical cover and a pension contribution.

Benefits

6% employer pension contribution

Private Medical cover

Life Assurance (3x salary)

Employee Assistance Programme

Opportunity to work with advanced telematics systems

Qualifications

• Solid hands-on experience in electronics, auto-electrical, or a similar technical trade.
• Confidence reading wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel.

Responsibilities

• Installing and commissioning telematics units on a varied fleet of vehicles.
• Troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining systems for reliability.
• Training and supporting on-site teams for system optimization.

Skills

Hands-on experience in electronics

Knowledge of telematics and GPS systems

Strong communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Level 3 qualification in Auto Electrical or Mobile Electrical Principles

BTEC HNC Diploma or City & Guilds LGV Level 3

Job description

We're looking for a skilled Telematics Technician to join our engineering team and take ownership of installing, maintaining, and supporting the smart systems powering our ground support and plant equipment across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Installing and commissioning telematics units on a varied fleet of vehicles and equipment.
• Troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining systems to ensure uptime and reliability.
• Monitoring performance and alerts through the Targa Telematics platform.
• Diagnosing technical issues on‑site and getting things back up and running fast.
• Taking full ownership of installation projects from planning to completion.
• Training and supporting on‑site teams so everyone knows how to get the most from our systems.
• Keeping accurate logs of installations, inspections, and maintenance.
• Travelling to UK sites as needed for installs, upgrades, and system checks.
• Working safely and in line with airport regulations and company standards (ISO9001, ISO14001, OHSAS18001).

What You'll Bring

• Solid hands‑on experience in electronics, auto‑electrical, or a similar technical trade.
• A good grasp of telematics, GPS, and automotive electrical systems.
• Confidence reading wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical manuals.
• A methodical, problem‑solving mindset.
• Strong communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel.
• Microsoft Office proficiency (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Auto Electrical or Mobile Electrical Principles.
• BTEC HNC Diploma or City & Guilds LGV Level 3.

What You're Like

• Proactive and self‑motivated.
• Team player, approachable, and professional in every setting.
• Always learning and looking for ways to improve.

What's In It For You

• Competitive pay and a 6% employer pension contribution.
• Private Medical cover + Life Assurance (3x salary).
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• The chance to work with some of the most advanced telematics systems in the industry.
• A supportive team that values innovation, reliability, and real engineering know‑how.