Auto Electrician

Auto Electrician (Qualified)

• Salary: £16.35 to £18.39 per hour (£38,200+ p/a starting salary)
• Location: Preston, Lancashire

NW Recruitment Services Ltd are supporting a well-established automotive specialist with the recruitment of an Auto Electrician for their Preston site.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected business working across vehicle electrical installation, maintenance, and fault diagnosis. The role will suit someone with strong practical experience, good technical understanding, and the ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment.

Main responsibilities:

• Carry out installation, maintenance, and repair of vehicle electrical systems and associated equipment.
• Diagnose faults and complete effective repairs using sound electrical knowledge.
• Work from technical information, wiring details, and diagrams where required.
• Carry out inspections and testing to support quality and safety standards.
• Support other team members to ensure work is completed on time.

What we are looking for:

• Experience working with auto electrical systems and wiring.
• A strong practical background, with the ability to use hand tools and power tools confidently.
• Good fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and a methodical approach.
• Able to communicate well and work as part of a team.

This role may suit a qualified Auto Electrician or someone with relevant semi-skilled experience looking to develop further within a specialist business.

The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out electrical work on a range of vehicles and related equipment, ensuring all tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

This position commences on a 12-week temp to perm basis (acting as the probation period for the client). There is a permanent role after 12 weeks based on successful candidate performance, suitability, and attendance with the first 12 weeks.

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Sick pay