Telematics Technician

CDM Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a skilled Telematics Technician to join their engineering team. You'll handle the installation, maintenance, and support of smart systems across the UK. Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience in electronics and a strong understanding of telematics and automotive electrical systems. This role involves travelling to various sites and ensuring systems are reliable and efficient.

Qualifications

• Solid hands-on experience in electronics, auto-electrical, or a similar technical trade.
• Good grasp of telematics, GPS, and automotive electrical systems.
• Methodical, problem-solving approach.

Responsibilities

• Installing and commissioning telematics units on vehicles and equipment.
• Troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining systems.
• Training and supporting on-site teams.

Skills

Hands-on experience in electronics

Understanding of telematics

Confidence with wiring diagrams

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...