Automotive Electrician

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Negotiable

Permanent

Description

Electrical Technician (Automotive Focus)
Location: Oakham, Rutland | Job Type: Full-Time | Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm (Mon-Fri)
Salary: £13-£15 per hour (depending on experience)

Our client is a market-leading manufacturer of agricultural equipment, supplying high-performance machines across the UK and around the world. Due to continued growth, they have an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated Electrical Technician with an automotive background to join the assembly and testing team.

🛠️ About the Role

This is a hands-on, workshop-based role primarily focused on automotive-style electrical systems used in agricultural machinery such as crop sprayers. You will:

Wire and assemble vehicle-style junction boxes and electrical enclosures

Carry out final terminations and connect complete wiring systems

Test and validate electrical systems, ensuring full functionality of the machinery

Diagnose and troubleshoot faults on both new and second-hand self-propelled and trailed machines

Work from detailed wiring diagrams and schematics

Adapt to custom builds and varied specifications based on customer requirements

Use your own initiative to manage time, prioritise tasks, and resolve electrical issues efficiently

You'll report directly to the Production Supervisor and work within a tight-knit, highly skilled production team.

👷 About You

This role would ideally suit someone from an automotive electrical background, with experience working on vehicles, off-road equipment, or agricultural machines.

You'll need:

Experience with 12V, negative earth systems

Hands-on experience assembling or repairing automotive or off-highway machinery wiring

A strong attention to detail and methodical approach

Ability to read and follow wiring diagrams accurately

Problem-solving mindset and ability to work both independently and in a team

Desirable (but not essential):

Previous experience in agricultural, plant, or off-road machinery

Mechanical or hydraulic system knowledge

Forklift or overhead crane certification (training available if required)

✅ What We Offer

Competitive pay (£13-£14 per hour depending on experience)

Monday to Friday daytime hours (no shift work or weekends)

Full product-specific training

A supportive team environment within a fast-growing UK manufacturer

Opportunity to develop and expand your technical skills
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