Vehicle Electrician

Econ Engineering Ltd.; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Training & development

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Job summary

Econ Engineering Ltd is the UK’s leading manufacturer and supplier of winter maintenance vehicles. We are seeking a Vehicle Electrician to join our team to work on bespoke winter maintenance vehicles, performing auto electrical installations, modifications, and fault-finding.

Monday–Thursday 8.00am–5.00pm, Friday 8.00am–4.00pm, 39 hours per week, with a lunch break. You will diagnose issues, interpret schematics, and ensure safety standards are met while contributing to continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a vehicle electrician, ideally within the commercial vehicle sector.
• Strong knowledge of 12V and 24V electrical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems in vehicle chassis and bodies.
• Run wiring looms, install vehicle lighting, and terminate control looms.
• Diagnose electrical faults and ensure systems are fully operational.
• Interpret wiring diagrams and drawings to complete installations.

Skills

Vehicle electrical systems

12V & 24V systems

Wiring diagrams

Diagnostics

Job description

Bonus scheme, Competitive pay, Overtime available

Econ Engineering Ltd is the UK’s largest manufacturer and supplier of winter maintenance vehicles, specialising in gritters, snowploughs, and other essential winter maintenance and highways equipment. With over 55 years of engineering excellence, we pride ourselves on providing reliable, high-quality vehicles to meet the demanding needs of winter road maintenance across the UK.
We are seeking a Vehicle Electrician to join our dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on our bespoke winter maintenance vehicles, where you will be responsible for carrying out a wide range of auto electrical installations, modifications, and fault-finding. Working 39 hours per week, Monday – Thursday 8.00am – 5.00pm and Friday 8.00am – 4.00pm with an hour for lunch each day.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems in both vehicle chassis and bodies.
• Run wiring looms, install and configure vehicle lighting systems, and perform terminations for control looms and associated equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical issues, ensuring all systems are fully operational.
• Interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical drawings to complete accurate installations.
• Ensure all electrical work is completed in compliance with company standards and relevant health and safety regulations.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience as a vehicle electrician, ideally within the commercial vehicle sector.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience with 12V and 24V systems.
• Ability to work on complex wiring systems, including experience with vehicle body lighting and control systems.
• Competence in diagnosing and troubleshooting electrical faults.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.

Desirable Skills

• Previous experience working on winter maintenance vehicles or other specialist commercial vehicles.
• Knowledge of CAN bus systems and advanced vehicle diagnostics.
• A good understanding of modern vehicle electrical systems and technologies.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Pension scheme.
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays for the first 2 years, increasing to 25 days holiday.