Auto Electrician


Company:	Perfect Placement UK Ltd
Salary:	£41,769 to £44,362 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Billingham, TS20 1PX
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	27 Oct 2026
Closing date:	28 Nov 2026

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Summary

We are seeking an experienced and qualified Auto Electrician to join our busy Billingham branch. This Auto Electrician position offers the opportunity to work for a market-leading commercial vehicle specialist with a strong reputation and over 50 years of successful trading.

Benefits for the successful Auto Electrician:

- Basic salary of approximately £41,769.

- OTE of approximately £44,362.

- 45-hour working week with flexible working patterns available.

- Optional overtime.

- Industry-leading training and excellent career progression opportunities.

- Healthcare Cash Plan, Dental Plan and Travel Insurance.

- Secure employment with an established UK commercial vehicle business.

Duties of the Auto Electrician:

- Diagnosing and repairing electrical faults across commercial vehicles.

- Installing, maintaining and repairing vehicle wiring systems and electrical components.

- Working on lighting systems, indicators and electrical braking systems.

- Servicing and repairing starters, alternators and battery systems.

- Diagnosing and repairing ECU faults.

- Installing and configuring telematics, tracking devices and cameras.

- Maintaining and repairing air conditioning electrical systems.

- Using diagnostic tools and software to identify and resolve faults.

- Preparing vehicles for MOT inspections.

- Working from wiring diagrams and technical manuals.

- Maintaining accurate records of repairs and parts used.

- Ensuring all work complies with health, safety and vehicle standards.

Requirements:

- A Level 2 qualification or equivalent, such as NVQ or City & Guilds.

- Significant experience installing electrical equipment to vehicles.

- A practical, problem-solving approach and a positive can-do attitude.

- The ability to work efficiently within a busy commercial vehicle environment.

- A full UK driving licence.

To succeed as an Auto Electrician, you will be reliable, technically capable and committed to delivering high-quality work. We welcome applications from an Auto Electrician seeking a secure and rewarding opportunity with a respected commercial vehicle specialist.

Contact Sam Butcher, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Billingham and County Durham, today to discover more about this fantastic opportunity.

At Perfect Placement we specialise in Jobs within the Automotive Field, we can help you with your Career search for Motor Trade Jobs as we have over 1,700 live Automotive Vacancies across the whole of the UK ranging from Vehicle Technician Jobs to Service Manager Jobs.

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