Auto Electrician

  • Permanent
  • Bolton, Greater Manchester
  • Posted: 5th July 2026
  • Salary: £30000 - £36000.00 per annum
  • Duration:
  • Reference: BBBH17214
  • Industry:
  • Location: Bolton, Greater Manchester
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Skills:

Permanent contract, Overtime paid at x1.5 after 38 hours. Working within a modern and highly organised production facility, you will play a key role in the Auto electrical installation and conversion of brand-new commercial and specialist vehicles.

  • Permanent, long-term opportunity.
  • 4-day working week offering excellent work-life balance
  • Weekly pay
  • Overtime paid at enhanced rates with plenty available.
  • Stable business with a strong order book.
  • Continued investment across the workshop and operation.
  • Opportunity to develop within a growing specialist vehicle manufacturer.

The company manufactures bespoke vehicle conversions for a wide range of industries, meaning no two builds are the same.
The Auto Electrician work is varied, hands-on, and suited to individuals who enjoy practical electrical installation work within a production or automotive environment.
Duties of the Auto Electrician position:

  • Installation of 12V and 24V electrical systems into brand-new vehicles
  • Routing and securing wiring looms throughout vehicle bodies and chassis
  • Crimping, terminating, soldering, and connecting electrical components
  • Installing and wiring:
    • LED lighting systems
    • Beacons and light bars
    • Reverse cameras and parking sensors
    • Split charge systems
    • Inverters and power supplies
    • Tail-lifts and auxiliary equipment
  • Fault finding and testing electrical circuits using diagnostic equipment and multimeters.
  • Reading and interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and build instructions
  • Fitting additional vehicle equipment including racking systems, shelving, false floors, storage units, and bespoke accessories
  • Supporting final testing and quality inspections prior to vehicle handover
  • Working closely with the production and fitting teams to achieve build deadlines

We would be keen to speak with candidates who have experience as:

  • Auto Electrician
  • Vehicle Electrician
  • Electrical Fitter
  • Coachbuilder
  • Vehicle Conversion Technician
  • HGV Electrician
  • PSV Electrician
  • Mechanical/Electrical Assembly Technician

Candidates from automotive, commercial vehicle, rail, plant, off-highway, military, or manufacturing backgrounds are all encouraged to apply.
Benefits of the Auto Electrician position.

  • £14.00 – £18.00 per hour depending on experience
  • Overtime paid at 1.5x
  • Permanent position from day one
  • Monday to Thursday working week
  • Early finish every week
  • Modern, clean, and well-equipped workshop
  • Stable and growing business with long-term work secured
  • Excellent opportunity to develop within the specialist vehicle industry

If you would a private chat about the Auto Electrician, please contact Rodger Morley at E3 Recruitment.

 
 

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