Automotive Electrician

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We are currently recruiting for Automotive Electricians to join a UK leading manufacturer at their top class site in Hixon, Staffordshire (ST18). These roles are long-term temp to perm opportunities.
This is an opportunity to work in a dynamic manufacturing and engineering environment, with a company that promotes from within, and has many exciting opportunities ahead.

Having your own car/motorbike is essential due to the location of the work.
Paid training is provided within an on-site state of the art training centre.
Automotive Electrician key job details:
Monday to Thurs: 08:00 to 17:00, Fridays: 08:00 to 14:00.
Rate of pay is DOE (with rates increasing in April), weekly pay
Overtime is available and paid at premium
Temp to perm opportunity
Automotive Electrician duties:
Assisting with the installation of various electrical components to commercial vehicles (sensors, lights, GPS systems)
Working from electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and other blueprints
Loom assembly and running wiring looms to specification
Fault finding
Installation of other electrical components (RCD sockets for example)
Adherence to company health & safety procedures
Ability to work to targets and deadlines
Automotive Electrician person specification:
Previous experience of working in an electrical biased role within sectors such as aerospace, automotive, HGVs, rail is essential.
Hold a relevant electrical qualification
You must be able to interpret and work from schematics and wiring diagrams
Full UK Driver's license with your own transport
The ability to work unsupervised or as part of a team
If you're interested in these Automotive Electrician vacancies, please apply by clicking the apply now button or by contacting Patrick at IAP Recruitment

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