Auto Electrician

Overview

Auto Electrician — Halifax — £18 per hour + overtime
• 42.5 hours per week
• Permanent, Full-Time

An established commercial vehicle manufacturing and fit-out business is looking for a Skilled Auto Electrician to join its workshop team.

• Diagnose, repair, and install electrical systems on trucks and commercial vehicles
• Read and interpret wiring diagrams and electrical schematics
• Use diagnostic equipment (multimeters, scanners, laptop interfaces)
• Install wiring looms, lighting circuits, batteries, alternators, and control units
• Carry out electrical installation and testing on vehicle-mounted cranes
• Fault-finding and basic calibration of crane electrical systems
• Work alongside fabrication and hydraulics teams during vehicle build
• Complete quality checks and ensure compliance with safety standards

• Recognised qualification in automotive electrical systems or vehicle maintenance
• Proven experience as an Auto Electrician (commercial vehicles preferred)
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills

• Experience with crane or heavy equipment electrics
• Knowledge of vehicle-mounted or industrial control systems
• Basic understanding of hydraulics

• Competitive hourly rate with overtime available
• Stable, workshop-based role
• Work on bespoke commercial vehicles and specialist equipment