Auto Electrician
Job Type : Permanent, Full Time
Salary : £35000 – £38000/annum
Purpose of the role:
An exciting opportunity to join the growing team responsible for the build and maintenance of all low voltage automotive electrical systems. Auto electricians are required to ensure low voltage systems are all working both bench testing and on vehicles. Auto electricians are also responsible for the remanufacturing of classic vehicle electrical components to bring them back to a perfect serviceable standard.
Key responsibilities:
* To carry out the build of High Voltage cabling and low voltage harnesses and interfacing connections.
* To fit and route both High and Low voltage vehicle harnesses.
* To investigate, diagnose and repair faults on low voltage vehicle systems.
* To carry out low voltage system testing on vehicles and labcars when required.
* To support prototype emphasis builds and highlight all build issues found.
* To be able to bench test low voltage systems and create test leads and rigs to create a repeatable testing process.
* To produce concise parts and materials requirements lists to assist with the procurement process.
Skills:
The candidate must be able to demonstrate experience of working with electrical wiring diagrams and connections pinouts and be able to not only interpret them but be able to highlight any inconsistencies or errors in them.
Must have:
* Detailed knowledge of vehicle low voltage systems.
* Ability to diagnose, assess and repair or replace worn or faulty components or assemblies.
* Analytical skills to review build instructions and spot ay faults or inconsistencies.
* Ability to spot and raise safety concerns.
* The ability to mock up prototype harnesses and create wiring diagrams/drawings to support procurement of subsequent harnesses.
Desirable:
* Experience in de-bugging prototype electrical vehicle systems.
* Experience using Vector Canalyzer software.
Attributes:
The ideal candidate will be/have:
* Able to work as part of a team.
* Willing to learn new skills.
* A positive can-do attitude and good resilience to problematic tasks.
* Organised and methodical.
* A critical thinker.
* A keen eye for detail and pride in their work.
* Must have an appreciation for remanufacturing classic vehicle electrical components.
Qualifications:
Essential:
Indentured apprenticeship in Auto Electrical background or equivalent NVQ 3 qualifications. (Exceptional experience will also be considered)
More Information
- Address NN12, Silverstone, Northamptonshire
