Auto Electrician

Our client is a successful and well-established vehicle manufacturer, they are looking for experienced an Auto Electrician to join their team.  We will also consider applications from semi-skilled Auto Electricians.  This is a permanent role following the usual 3 months probation.

This role would suit someone with recent experience in Auto Electrics, previous job titles include; Electrical Assembler / Electrical Assembly Operative / Electrical Technician / Vehicle Assembler (Electrics) / Auto Engineer / Car Mechanic / Coach Builder.

You will have electrical experience within the Automotive industry, e.g. dealing with vehicles like; Coaches / Trucks / Buses / HGV / LGV / PSV / Motorhomes / Emergency / Military vehicles / Cars / Lorries).

To be considered for this job, you MUST have the following electrical experience:

• Soldering experience


• Crimping experience


• Able to work with small tolerances of cabling down to 1mm


• Understanding and following instructions shown on technical drawings and schematics

NOTE: You will be tested on the above at the interview with a hands-on practical test.

Hours of work:

• Early & late shift pattern: Monday to Friday, 6.00am – 3.00pm / 2.00pm – 11.00pm, rotating weekly.

Salary Information:

• Salary is between £12.50 - £15.50 per hour (depending on experience) + 12% shift allowance in addition to the standard hourly rate (takes it to between £14.00 to £17.36 per hour).


• Overtime available at time and a half (based on the basic hourly rate).

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Installing electrical equipment to a range of vehicles on a production line.


• Electrical modifications to vehicle bodies to the highest achievable quality standard.


• Fabrication of wiring harnesses.


• Fabrication and installation of fuse boxes, boards and RCD circuits.


• Installation of battery management systems.


• Installation of CANbus systems.


• Fault finding and diagnostics.


• Installation of wiring harnesses


• Installation of fuse boxes, boards and RCD circuits.


• Installation of subassemblies and subcontract components


• Soldering, crimping, wiring looms.

Requirements:

• You MUST have a Full UK Driving License with own transport (Car / Motorbike) due to the location of the company.


• Previous experience as an Auto Electrician / Electrical Assembler in the Automotive industry.


• Be able to follow specific build instructions, take detailed notes, and follow installation diagrams and schematics (this will be tested during the interview).


• Good communication skills, and be a team player with ability to work and cooperate with colleagues.