Auto Electrician

Auto Electrician Jobs UK | Emergency & Specialist Vehicles | 4-Day Week | Training Provided
Job Title: Auto Electrician
Location: Greater Manchester
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Overtime + Benefits
 
About the Company
GTS are working with a specialist vehicle manufacturer working at the forefront of emergency response, passenger transport, and frontline support vehicles. Their work focuses on designing, building, and equipping high-performance vehicles used in critical situations where reliability and precision are essential.
With continued growth and investment, we are looking for skilled Auto Electricians to join the team and contribute to the production of vehicles that make a real-world impact.
 
Auto Electrician – Role Overview
As an Auto Electrician, you will be responsible for electrical installation, diagnostics, fault finding, and repairs on specialist vehicle builds. You’ll work on a production line environment, ensuring all work meets the highest quality and safety standards within set timeframes.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Install electrical systems on specialist and emergency response vehicles
• Fit wiring looms, light bars, control units, and associated components
• Carry out diagnostics, fault finding, and electrical repairs
• Work from detailed build instructions and technical drawings
• Maintain high-quality standards across all installations
• Support production line assembly processes

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience as an Auto Electrician (ideally with light vehicles)
• NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds Level 2 (or equivalent) – desirable
• IMI qualifications – advantageous
• Experience with automotive connectors (TE Fastons, Mate-N-Lok, Superseal, insulated terminals)
• Ability to follow technical instructions and record detailed work notes
• Strong problem-solving and diagnostic skills
• Able to work independently after training
• Good communication skills and team-focused attitude

What We’re Looking For

• Highly organised and self-motivated individual
• Ability to manage workload without close supervision
• Positive, proactive, and reliable team player
• Someone who takes pride in high-quality workmanship

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary (DOE)
• 4-day working week (Monday-Thursday, 7:30am – 5:30pm)
• Overtime available:
  • Weekdays: x1.3 then x1.5
  • Saturday: x1.5 then x2
  • Sunday: x2 (subject to conditions)
• 4% employer pension contribution
• 24 days holiday (including Christmas shutdown)
• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 GP, mental health support, wellbeing programmes)
• Healthcare cash plan (covering dental, physio, prescriptions & more)
• Paid training (including advanced IMI qualifications)
• Annual safety boot allowance
• Eye test vouchers
• Free onsite parking
• Regular team rewards and incentives

Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing specialist engineering business working on high-impact vehicles used in critical environments. You’ll benefit from structured training, strong team culture, and a unique 4-day working week.
 
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