Auto Electrician vacancy in Walsall (021jc)

My client is one of the UK's leading engineering support services organisation employing over 28,000 people across the world, who offer a hugely diverse number of career options are now seeking to recruit an Auto Electrician for their operations at Walsall.

You will fit and repair enhanced electrical and electronic systems in advanced motor vehicles. You will have Health & Safety responsibilities which are to ensure that all operations under their control and within their authority are conducted in accordance with the Health & Safety at Work Act or other relevant legislation, as well as and in addition to the Company Health and Safety policies and procedures.

You will need the ability to read electrical wiring plans and checking and testing of the wiring and vehicle parts. Vehicle Preparation and fitting of the electronics equipment will be part of the job as well as Fault finding and rectification work. You will be retesting the system to make sure everything is working correctly and safely

What do you need to do the role?

You’ll need to be structured in your approach, well organised and who can prioritise effectively. The person should also be approachable, excellent at communicating, thorough and methodical. Moderation, consistency and the ability to tie up all the loose ends and finish a job will be of importance, as well as a keen eye for detail.

Would also like you to have experience in all or some of these areas:

• Previous experience of Installation, repair and maintenance of electrical systems in vehicles
• Checking and testing of the wiring and vehicle parts
• Knowledge and experience of electronic systems e.g.
• Electronic ignitions, alarms immobilisers and tracking devices.
• Electric windows, mirrors, seats tow bar electrics and air-conditioning.
• Customised LED or neon lighting kits, parking warning systems and reverse cameras

What else do I need to know?

• We are happy to talk about flexible working. Please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.
• All applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK and be subject to satisfactory security clearance which includes 3 years reference checks. Verification of any qualifications/passport/licences must be shown at interview stage.

In return they are offering an excellent starting salary of £27,539.20, as well as overtime which is paid at time and a third in the week and time and a half at weekend.