Vehicle Electrician

Cannock | Permanent, full-time
| £17.00 per hour
Ref: EN1045 (2 weeks ago)
Vehicle Electrician
£17 per hour 


Location: Cannock, Staffordshire

Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8am - 4.30pm | Friday, 8am to 2pm

Reporting to: Production Leader



This is a hands-on workshop-based role focused on installing, integrating, and maintaining electrical systems across commercial, fleet, and bespoke vehicles.


This position would suit an auto-electrician with strong fault-finding ability, attention to detail, and experience working with both electrical installations and vehicle racking or auxiliary systems.

Benefits
  • Holiday entitlement: 24 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays and your birthday off, giving a total of 33 days per year.
  • Company shutdowns: The business closes over Christmas, with an additional one-week closure in August (applicable to front-line productive staff only).
  • Pension: Company pension contribution of 3%, available after 3 months’ service.
  • Overtime rates: Monday–Friday: 1.3x | Saturday: 1.5x | Sunday: 2.0x


Working Environment
  • Predominantly workshop-based, with occasional on-site work.
  • Physically active role involving use of tools, ladders, elevated platforms, and under-vehicle work.
  • PPE required for certain tasks.

Career Development
Clear progression opportunities into senior technical roles, workshop leadership, diagnostics, electrical design, or fleet support positions.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical Installation & Modification
  • Install and wire a wide range of vehicle electrical components, including lighting, power supplies, inverters, alarms, sensors, and auxiliary equipment.
  • Fit additional systems such as trackers, telematics, and vehicle-specific electronics.
  • Carry out bespoke electrical modifications in line with client requirements and vehicle specifications.
Diagnostics & Fault Finding
  • Diagnose electrical faults and carry out effective repairs or component replacements.
  • Test systems following installation or repair to ensure full functionality.
  • Resolve electrical issues efficiently to minimise vehicle downtime.
Systems Integration
  • Integrate new electrical systems with existing vehicle architecture.
  • Program, configure, or calibrate systems where required.
  • Test integrated systems under various operating conditions to ensure reliable performance.
Compliance & Safety
  • Carry out all work in line with health & safety regulations and electrical standards.
  • Ensure installations meet relevant industry and regulatory requirements, including type approval and quality standards.
  • Follow risk assessments and safe working practices, including correct use of PPE.
Documentation & Communication
  • Complete job cards and maintain accurate installation and test records.
  • Record electrical components used for each build.
  • Communicate progress, issues, or technical concerns clearly with supervisors.
Workshop & Equipment Care
  • Maintain tools and diagnostic equipment in safe working order.
  • Keep the workshop clean, organised, and compliant with safety standards.
  • Highlight potential shortages of electrical components or consumables in advance.

Skills & Experience Required
  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience in vehicle auto-electrics, electrical fitting, or a similar role.
  • Strong knowledge of 12V and 24V vehicle electrical systems and wiring diagrams.
  • Proven fault-finding and problem-solving ability.
  • Good communication skills and a professional approach to documentation.
  • High attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
  • Physically capable of working in confined spaces, lifting equipment, and standing for extended periods.

Desirable Experience
  • Auto-Electrical Engineering qualification or similar certification.
  • Experience with modern vehicle electrical systems, including EVs and hybrids.
  • Familiarity with diagnostic tools, software, and CAN bus systems.
  • Background working on commercial or fleet vehicle conversions.

Job Ref: EN1045

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