Mobile Telemetry Engineer

Speedy Hire
Atherstone
22 hours ago
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Mobile Telemetry Engineer Tamworth Monday to Friday | 07:00 17:00 | 42 hours per week Are you an experienced 1224-volt electrical engineer or auto electrician looking for a hands-on, field-based role? Do you enjoy fault finding, working with vehicle and plant electrics, and supporting the integration of modern telemetry systems? If so, wed love to hear from you. At Speedy, we are continuing to invest in smart technology across our hire fleet. Our Telemetry team plays a critical role in ensuring our equipment is electrically sound, fully connected, and operating efficiently. We are seeking a Mobile Telemetry Engineer based in Tamworth with strong low-voltage DC electrical experience to take ownership of installations across our assets and support our regional operations. This is a practical, electrically focused role suited to someone confident working with 12VDC and 24VDC systems, vehicle wiring looms, and engine communication networks. Key Responsibilities Install, wire and commission telemetry systems into 12V and 24V DC electrical systems across plant and hire equipment Diagnose and rectify electrical faults using wiring diagrams, multimeters and fault-finding techniques Integrate telemetry units with engine and control systems (including CAN bus and MOD bus networks) Carry out electrical quality inspections and ensure installations meet company and safety standards Support single and three-phase AC connections where required Produce clear technical documentation and installation guides Deliver practical and classroom-based training to engineers on electrical best practice and telemetry systems Support development of Standard Operating Procedures Provide technical support across Northern territories Undertake customer-facing technical support where required What We Offer Competitive salary (happy to discuss confidentially) Overtime paid at time and a half door to door 26 days holiday plus bank holidays Structured career progression through our Career Line of Sight Ongoing technical training and development Pension scheme Life assurance 95% discount across the Speedy brand Voluntary Health Cash Plan My Staff Shop retailer discounts Green Commute Initiative (Cycle to Work scheme) PAM Employee Assistance Programme (wellbeing, legal and financial support) What Youll Need Full UK driving licence Strong experience working with 12VDC and 24VDC electrical systems (vehicle or plant) Proven electrical fault-finding skills and ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams Experience with vehicle electrics, battery systems, alternators, relays and control circuits Knowledge of engine communication systems such as CAN bus and MOD bus Understanding of single and three-phase AC systems (desirable) Confident using telemetry platforms and general IT systems Ability to produce accurate technical reports Comfortable working independently and as part of a wider engineering team Willingness to travel regionally with occasional overnight stays We would particularly welcome applications from individuals with experience as: Auto Electrician, Plant Electrician, Vehicle Electrician, Maintenance Electrician, Electrical Technician or Electrical Engineer. At Speedy, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Some roles may require DBS, credit or security clearance checks. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK prior to employment. If this sounds like your next career move, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We look forward to hearing from you.c272c101-f45c-4783-b4a0-50ad222b87c0

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