165 Auto jobs in the United Kingdom

Auto Electrician
Hours : Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Location : Newmarket
Salary: 38,000-44,000 + Company Vehicle + Benefits

Want to work on cutting-edge blue light fleets for police, NHS, and emergency services?
We are seeking a skilled Auto Electrician to join one of the UK's leading blue light vehicle conversion specialists, working on the manufacture and conversion of specialist vehicles . This role involves installing, wiring, and fault-finding and ensuring all vehicles are built to the highest safety and compliance standards.

What You'll Do As An Emergency Vehicle Auto Electrician

• Install, test, and maintain systems on emergency vehicles, including lighting, sirens, telemetry, CCTV, inverters, and power management systems.
• Read and interpret wiring diagrams, vehicle schematics, and build plans.
• Fit looms, fuse boxes, control panels, switches, relays, and specialist emergency equipment.
• Diagnose faults using testing equipment and carry out repairs or modifications as required.
• Work collaboratively with production, engineering, and quality teams to meet build deadlines.
• Complete quality checks and documentation to support vehicle handover and compliance.

What's in It for You

• Competitive salary and company vehicle
• Exciting, purpose-driven projects supporting emergency services
• Supportive, professional team environment
• Ongoing training and career progression opportunities
• Fixed hours, regular schedule, and work based in one location

Who You Are

• Qualified Auto Electrician (NVQ/City & Guilds or equivalent)
• Previous experience working on emergency vehicles or specialist conversions (highly advantageous)
• Skilled in diagnostics, reading schematics, and fault-finding
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and proud of your craft

Contact Sophie Ranson at E3 Recruitment for more information about the Auto Electrician role or hit Apply today and be part of something that truly makes a difference.

Auto Electrician - Worcester
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Hours: Full-time, Permanent

First Achieve are working with our valued client in Worcester to recruit an experienced Auto Electrician to join their Finishing Shop team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a specialist manufacturer of recovery vehicles, taking pride in building quality products from the ground up.

The Role:
You'll be responsible for installing, testing, and fault-finding electrical systems on both light and heavy recovery trucks. From making up wiring loom junction boxes to fitting ancillary equipment, you'll ensure all vehicles leave the shop in top working order. You'll also support the wider team with occasional hydraulic and mechanical fitting work.

Key Duties:

• Electrical fitting, testing & fault finding on new recovery vehicles

• Making up wiring loom junction boxes and ancillary equipment

• Diagnosing and repairing faults on used vehicles

• Assisting with hydraulics and mechanical fitting when required

About You:

• Minimum 2 years' experience as a commercial vehicle Auto Electrician (required)

• Ideally 3+ years in automotive electrics

• Experience with automotive, commercial vehicles, construction plant, truck body work, or forklift trucks

• Confident in your workmanship and problem-solving skills

If you're a skilled Auto Electrician who takes pride in precision and quality, we'd love to hear from you.

Are you a fully qualified Auto Electrician living in the Elland area looking for a workshop based role?

Salary: £40,000 plus overtime

Full time, permanent position

Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday, 7:30am - 4pm.

The role of the Auto Electrician:

• Accurately and quickly diagnose faults using diagnostic laptops, multi meters and other test equipment, following circuit diagrams to undertake repairs, preferably a first time fix to manufacture and DVSA agreed standards.
• To be able to interpret and remedy vehicle defect descriptions communicated by vehicle users and customers
• Experience in using a full range of electronic diagnostic equipment.
• Complete required work within agreed time parameters
• Knowledge of automotive electrical systems and automotive circuitry

Qualifications for this Auto Electrician role:

• Levels 1, 2 and 3 City and Guilds Auto Electrician or equivalent qualification.
• Certified to work on 110/240 volt electrical systems or be prepared to undertake training to gain 110/240 volt electrical certification
• Experience of working on, diagnosing and repairing a range of heavy goods and/or specialist vehicles.

Kautec Recruitment recruit for a variety of sectors and are actively seeking to recruit HGV Technicians, HGV Fitters, Mechanics, Mobile Technicians, PSV Technicians, Engineers for our Fleet Management Clients across the UK.

If you are actively looking for a new job, but are not a Technician by trade, we are still eager to hear from you and we’ll assist you in finding the next step in your career.

So, what are you waiting for. Get in touch for further details and start that next journey on your career, we’re just a click away, apply now with your CV.

Auto Electrician - Fitting Specialist

We're excited to be working with one of the UK's largest vehicle conversion companies, currently seeking a skilled Auto Electrician with proven experience in wiring and complex installations.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic and growing team working on a wide range of emergency service vehicles, including police, undercover/counter-terrorism, ambulance, blood, fire and volunteer response vehicles.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on some of the UK's most technologically advanced response units, needing someone with a key eye for detail, discretion and enthusiasm!

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, service, and maintain electrical systems and components in emergency service vehicles.
• Fit and integrate blue light systems, sirens, communication equipment, armaments and control units to exacting standards.
• Read and interpret wiring diagrams, technical drawings and vehicle schematics.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults efficiently and effectively.
  

Essential Skills & Experience:

• IMI Level 3 Diploma in Auto Electrics/Electrical Engineering or equivalent/relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of vehicle electrical systems, including CAN Bus, multiplexing, and control systems.
• Knowledge of procedures for mechanical/electrical maintenance and repair to BTEC/HNC, or City and Guilds, plus relevant training or equivalent.
• Driving Licence with C1/D1 categories, courses, significant experience of driving vehicles larger than a family saloon car.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team, with excellent attention to detail.
  

Benefits:

• Up to 45k base
• Usual office hours with excellent flexibility
• Company vehicle and professional tools
• Opportunities for training and career development
  
  

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

If you're a motivated and reliable auto electrician looking for your next challenge in a specialist sector, we'd love to hear from you.

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An opportunity has arisen for a Mobile Auto Electrician  with 3 years experience to join a well-established provider of mobile vehicle accessory installations, delivering high-quality aftermarket solutions across the UK.

As an Auto Electrician , you will be carrying out on-site electrical installations and fittings to vehicles across the Kent region. This full-time role offers a salary range of £35,000 - £40,000 and benefits.

What we are looking for:

• Previously worked as an Auto Electrician, Vehicle Electrician, Automotive Electrician, Auto Electrical Technician, MET Technician or in a similar role.
• At least 3 years of experience in mobile vehicle accessory fitting, including installation of electrical components
• Strong working knowledge of vehicle electrics and accessories
• Experience of fitting dash cameras, vehicle trackers, parking sensors, insurance trackers, and other accessories for cars, vans, and HGVs.
• Relevant certifications in auto electrics or vehicle fitting is advantageous
• Full UK driving licence

What’s on offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Company van
• Uniform provided
• Pension scheme
• 20 days paid holiday plus bank holidays
• Sick pay
• Staff discount scheme
• Company social events
• Optional paid overtime
• Tips

This is an excellent opportunity for an Auto Electrician to join a respected mobile service provider and take ownership of your own schedule across Kent.

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Additional Resources Ltd is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.

An opportunity has arisen for a Mobile Auto Electrician  with 3 years experience to join a well-established provider of mobile vehicle accessory installations, delivering high-quality aftermarket solutions across the UK.

As an Auto Electrician , you will be carrying out on-site electrical installations and fittings to vehicles across the Kent region. This full-time role offers a salary range of £35,000 - £40,000 and benefits.

What we are looking for:

• Previously worked as an Auto Electrician, Vehicle Electrician, Automotive Electrician, Auto Electrical Technician, MET Technician or in a similar role.
• At least 3 years of experience in mobile vehicle accessory fitting, including installation of electrical components
• Strong working knowledge of vehicle electrics and accessories
• Experience of fitting dash cameras, vehicle trackers, parking sensors, insurance trackers, and other accessories for cars, vans, and HGVs.
• Relevant certifications in auto electrics or vehicle fitting is advantageous
• Full UK driving licence

What’s on offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Company van
• Uniform provided
• Pension scheme
• 20 days paid holiday plus bank holidays
• Sick pay
• Staff discount scheme
• Company social events
• Optional paid overtime
• Tips

This is an excellent opportunity for an Auto Electrician to join a respected mobile service provider and take ownership of your own schedule across Kent.

Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Additional Resources will be acting in your best interest and may contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please contact us.

Additional Resources Ltd is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.

The Auto Electrician role offers a salary of up to 33K DOE and is a permanent position working Monday to Friday with an early finish on Fridays and no weekend work. Benefits include 28 days holiday plus Christmas shutdown, paid breaks and lunch, a full training and development programme, interest-free tool loans, and premium overtime rates.

The Auto Electrician role is based in Liverpool

Duties of the Auto Electrician position.

• Installing equipment to a varied range of brand-new vehicles.
• You will be expected to work to a very high and demanding standard, consistent with the manufacturer of the vehicle.
• Sub Assembly of components
• Fitting- lights, wiring looms, beacons, DVR systems etc
• Termination, crimping and soldering of low voltage cables
• Installation of aftermarket products

An Auto Electrician is needed to join a market-leading company specializing in vehicle installation and conversion, delivering high-quality, bespoke solutions to emergency services. The role is based in a clean, modern workshop within a company that prioritizes its staff's well-being and development. This position would also be ideal for a Vehicle Technician looking to transition away from mechanical work and focus solely on vehicle electrics, particularly on new vehicles.

Benefits of the Auto Electrician position

• Competitive salary up to circa 33K
• No weekend work
• Paid breaks and lunch
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) + Christmas shutdown
• Workplace pension, interest-free tool and bicycle loans
• Overtime rates and a family-friendly work-life balance
• Full internal training and development program
• Real Living Wage Foundation employer

Alternatively if you would like a private chat about the Auto Electrician role, please contact Maisie at E3 Recruitment

Auto Electrician - Vehicle Conversion
Doncaster | Full-time, Permanent | Up to 30k+ DOE

Join one of the UK's leading vehicle conversion specialists as an Vehicle Conversions and become part of a skilled and supportive team. Based across two close-knit Doncaster sites, this role covers a wide variety of electrical duties within our vehicle conversion department.

About the Role
You'll be working on bespoke vehicle conversions as an auto electrician, fitting a wide range of electrical systems to a high standard. You'll need to be professional, flexible, detail-focused, and capable of maintaining consistent, quality workmanship.

Experienced Auto Electricians - What We're Looking For
You should have a solid working knowledge of:

• Towbars and external/internal lighting systems
• Beacons, auxiliary lighting on panel vans and chassis
• Installation and maintenance of:
  • Alarms & immobilisers
  • Tracking devices
  • Parking sensors
  • Split-charge systems
  • Tail lifts
  • Welfare unit electrics (heating, water, power systems)
• Electrical fault diagnosis and repair
• Electrical component replacement
• Ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams
• Confident use of hand and power tools
• Own basic tool kit (preferred)

If you would like more information about the Auto Electrician role or to apply, please contact Sophie Ranson at E3 Recruitment.