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Searching for Auto Electrician Jobs? Well let us guide you through some of the requirements for the role and what you can expect from as an Auto Electrician.
Due to the innovation of motor vehicles in the modern day, Auto Electrician roles are becoming more and more popular as cars are moving towards being fully electrical.
Main Duties
The main duty of an Auto Electrician is to repair and fit electrical systems and components in many different types of motor vehicles. They do this by following the steps below:
- Take various readings from the engine's electronic control unit
- Use the readings to find the fault
- Repairing fault
- Test the wiring and parts to ensure they work
- Test the system to ensure it is working
- Fill out the report sheet
The tasks for Auto Electricians may sound repetitive but no two tasks are the same and the job is quite rewarding as it gives you self satisfaction when you successfully diagnose and fix a problem. That being said it can be quite stressful when trying different ways to fix the problem.
Salary
If you are starting out as an Auto Electrician apprentice then you can earn upto £12,000. If you are a newly qualified electrician then you can earn anything between £13,000 and £17,500. If you are an experienced Auto Electrician then you can earn between £19,000 and 28,000 depending upon your experience.
Working Conditions
An auto Electrician can look forward to 40 hours per week normally Monday to Friday 8am until 5pm, however in some of the bigger businesses who offer 24/7 breakdown service, shift patterns would be required as the employee would be on a call out service meaning they could work weekends as well.
This type of job role will be based mainly in a garage or a workshop but on occasion you may have to attend a call out so a driver's license is essential.
What You Need
As an Auto Electrician you will need the following key skills if you are to succeed:
- You must have good practical skills in order to use a vast range of tools and equipment
- You must have good problem solving skills
- You must be able to read electrical wiring plans
- You must have the ability to work on your own or as part of a team
- You must have good communication skills and customer care skills
- You must be patient as this job runs by trial and error when fixing problems
If this sounds like the job for you then you are in good hands as we have plenty of Auto Electrician Jobs, browse below now, Whilst you’re here make sure you set up email alerts for this type of job.
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Auto Electrician Location: Hull Hourly rate - £13 -15ph A great opportunity has come about from one of my client, a large transport company, with a sizable depot in the Hull area is looking to recruit skilled Auto Electrician on a full time basis. Applicants must have served a recognised apprenticeship as an Auto Electrician and have experience of working in the bus, train or commercial vehicl...
Auto Electrician Location: Rotherham Rate - £26-30k pa A great opportunity has come about from one of my client, a large transport company, with a sizable depot in the Rotherham area is looking to recruit skilled Auto Electrician on a full time basis. Applicants must have served a recognised apprenticeship as an Auto Electrician and have experience of working in the bus, train or commercial ve...
Commercial Auto Electrician required in Teesside. Salary Information: £25,200 - £30,000 Hours: 8:00am - 8:30pm. 4 on 4 off. Perks of the role: Overtime available Our client is a Commercial Vehicle Main Dealer and is looking for an Auto Electrician for their busy dealer. Responsibilities Include: * Fitting electrical accessories to mainly HGV/LGV's, Vans and some Cars i.e camera systems / side ...
Auto Electrician Location: Carlisle Rate - £25 – 29k pa A great opportunity has come about from one of my client, a large transport company, with a sizable depot in the Carlisle area is looking to recruit skilled Auto Electrician on a full time basis in both shift and days positions. Applicants must have served a recognised apprenticeship as an Auto Electrician and have experience of w...
Job role: LCV Technician Location: Plymouth Salary: £25,000-£27,000 per annum My client, a well-established commercial vehicle repair and maintenance specialist is actively seeking to employ a Van Mechanic for their workshop based in Plymouth. Working in a team of highly skilled Van Mechanics, the successful applicant will be required to undertake all aspects of vehicle service, maintenance and...
We are working with this busy manufacturer of vehicle components, who are looking to expand their highly skilled team with a skilled Automotive Electrician. Automotive Electrician Your main duties will include: Planning the installation of, and installing, wiring on commercial vehicles Component selection for looms and electrical panels Manufactrure of LV control and power looms Manufacture of...
We are working with our client, a busy Vehicle manufacturer in the Blackburn / Accrington / Burnley Area who are now looking to expand their highly skilled team with a skilled Auto Electrician. They invest in their staff and offer further training for the right individuals Auto Electrician - Vehicle Installations Your main duties will include: Working with a team of Auto electricians to fit a ...
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced auto electrician to join a dynamic and forward moving vehicle telematics company. The right candidate will have auto electrical qualifications and experience fitting multi camera recording systems to a variety of vehicles. Mobile Auto Electrician Job Description as a Mobile Auto Electrician: Install various telematics to a variety of vehicles ...
Auto Electrician Location: Inverness Salary rate - £34 - 40k pa A great opportunity has come about from one of my client, a large transport company, with a sizable depot in Inverness is looking to recruit skilled Auto Electrician on a full time basis. Applicants must have served a recognised apprenticeship as a Auto Electrician and hold NVQ level 3 or equivalent qualifications in Electrics. Th...
We are working with a busy manufacturer and designer of commercial vehicles, who are looking to expand their highly skilled team with a skilled auto electrician. Each build is different and can take some time to complete so this is a varied role. Hours 39 per week Monday to Friday Auto Electrician Your main duties as an Auto Electrician will include: Carrying out electrical installation work o...
Auto Electrician Location: Warrington Salary - £28-32k A great opportunity has come about from one of my client, a large transport company, with a sizable depot in the Warrington area is looking to recruit skilled Auto Electrician on a full time basis. Applicants must have served a recognised apprenticeship as an Auto Electrician and have experience of working in the bus, train or commercial v...
Auto Electrician Location: Preston Rate - £28 – 33k pa A great opportunity has come about from one of my client, a large transport company, with a sizable depot in the Preston area is looking to recruit skilled Auto Electrician on a full time basis. Applicants must have served a recognised apprenticeship as an Auto Electrician and have experience of working in the bus, train or comme...
Position: Mobile Installations Electrician / Electrical Engineer Salary: £31,500 - £40,000 + Van + Fuel Card + Paid Travel Overtime: Available Location: Southampton Shift: Mon - Fri Days We are currently looking for a Mobile Installations Electrician / Electrical Engineer to join our clients dedicated Engineering team in their commitment in providing a high standard of service output for the...
Auto Electrician Location: Halifax Rate - £28 – 33k pa A great opportunity has come about from one of my client, a large transport company, with a sizable depot in the Halifax area is looking to recruit skilled Auto Electrician on a full time basis. Applicants must have served a recognised apprenticeship as an Auto Electrician and have experience of working in the bus, train or commerc...
