Automotive Electrician

? Electrical Technician (Automotive Focus)
Location: Oakham, Rutland | Job Type: Full-Time | Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm (Mon-Fri)
Salary: £13-£14 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.

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.

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)

• 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