Electrical Technician

Job Title: Electrical Technician - Military Vehicle Systems

Location: Coventry

Contract Type: Full-time, Temporary (initial 3 months with potential extension)

Pay Rate: £19 per hour

You will be part of a dedicated production team responsible for the installation, modification, and testing of bespoke electrical systems on specialist military vehicles.

• Installation of MOTS/COTS electrical systems supporting survivability and mission‑critical functions
• Assembly, routing, and securing of electrical looms, harnesses, and sub‑systems to exacting standards
• Reading and interpreting electrical schematics, drawings, and Bills of Materials (BoMs)
• Manufacture and modification of wiring looms and electro‑mechanical sub‑systems at bench level
• Supporting prototype and development builds in collaboration with Electrical Design engineers
• Applying lean manufacturing principles and contributing to continuous improvement activities
• Working safely, methodically, and with strong attention to detail at all times

• HNC (or equivalent) in Automotive Electrical Systems installation and repair
• Proven experience in low‑volume, specialist, or high‑integrity vehicle manufacturing
• Understanding of OEM automotive electrical architectures and military‑spec radios or sub‑systems
• Awareness of electromagnetic interference (EMI) and its impact on vehicle networks
• Strong fault‑finding and diagnostic capability grounded in electrical theory
• A proactive, team‑oriented approach with pride in quality workmanship

• Work on meaningful defence programmes that protect lives
• Gain experience within a highly specialised vehicle integration environment
• Competitive hourly rate with potential contract extension
• Be part of a professional, safety‑focused engineering team

• Successful candidates will be required to pass relevant background checks and security vetting
• A confidentiality agreement will be required prior to starting work
• This role is offered via an employment agency on a temporary basis