Entry Level Electrical Vehicle Technician

Job Title

Entry Level Electrical Vehicle Technician

Walsall, West Midlands

Competitive Salary + Benefits

Full time / Permanent

SF74066

Start your engineering career supporting vital emergency services. Join us at our Walsall site, near Wolverhampton, to learn how to install, integrate, and maintain enhanced electrical systems in specialist vehicles used by the Police, Fire, and Ambulance services. Your work will help ensure these vehicles operate reliably in critical situations, supporting public safety across the UK.

• Fit, repair, install, and integrate electrical and electronic systems in motor vehicles
• Follow safety procedures and quality standards to ensure reliable vehicle performance
• Carry out fault‑finding and rectification on vehicle electrical systems
• Support the design and development of electrical solutions for specialist vehicles
• Work closely with experienced technicians and engineers to build your skills

This position involves manual work, including lifting, bending, using tools, or standing for extended periods.

Onsite at Walsall, Monday to Friday, with either a 7am or 8am start, totaling 39 hours per week. You’ll benefit from an early finish every Friday at either 1pm or 2pm, depending on your start time.

• No prior experience required
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn technical skills
• Strong interest in automotive, electrical, or engineering work
• Ability to follow instructions and work safely
• Team‑focused mindset

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in a relevant motor vehicle qualification, or proven automotive electrical experience
• We welcome applications from newly qualified candidates

Must achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) and NPPV security clearance.

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva Digi Care+
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10‑days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading benefit – allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement, available February through March
• ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day’s paid leave a year (or equal hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email car with the subject header “Reasonable adjustments requirement”. We are committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.