Auto Electrician

This Auto Electrician role in Scunthorpe involves the diagnosis, repair, installation and preventative maintenance of electrical and electronic systems across a diverse fleet of heavy plant, HGVs, forklift trucks, vacuum jetting tankers and specialist industrial equipment. The salary is £41,617 per annum. Key duties include diagnosing and repairing faults on 12V, 24V and CAN-bus electrical systems, tracing and rectifying wiring faults, short circuits, open circuits, poor earths and intermittent issues, and repairing or replacing wiring harnesses, connectors, relays, switches, sensors and control modules. Fault diagnosis uses OEM and aftermarket diagnostic equipment, with calibration and testing of electrical systems following repair.

OLG Recruitment are looking for experienced, reliable, practical and safety-minded Auto Electrician for our client located in Scunthorpe. To carry out diagnosis, repair, installation, and preventative maintenance of electrical and electronic systems on a diverse fleet of heavy plant, HGVs, forklift trucks, vacuum jetting tankers, and specialist industrial equipment.

The role is responsible for ensuring all vehicle and plant electrical systems are maintained to a high standard, supporting safe, reliable, and efficient operation across the business.

Diagnose and repair faults on 12V, 24V, and CAN-bus electrical systems.

Trace and rectify wiring faults, short circuits, open circuits, poor earths, and intermittent issues.

Repair and replace wiring harnesses, connectors, relays, switches, sensors, and control modules.

Diagnose faults using OEM and aftermarket diagnostic equipment.

Calibrate and test electrical systems following repair.

Install and commission electrical accessories and systems including:

LED lighting and beacons

Reverse cameras and monitoring systems

Telematics and GPS equipment

Safety systems and alarms

Modify and fabricate wiring looms as required.

Recognised qualification in Auto Electrical Engineering or equivalent.

Proven experience as an Auto Electrician working on commercial vehicles, heavy plant, or industrial equipment.

Strong knowledge of 12V and 24V systems.

Experience with CAN-bus diagnostics.

Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams.

Full UK driving licence.

Experience working on heavy plant and HGVs.

Knowledge of telematics, camera systems, and safety equipment.

Excellent electrical fault-finding ability.

Strong understanding of electronic control systems.

Ability to work independently and methodically.

Good attention to detail.

Basic computer literacy