Auto Electrician
Walsall
Salary £26,000 / £12.50ph (Rises to £27,539 / £13.25 after training)
Overtime is paid at time and a third in the week and time and a half at weekend.

About the role

Here at Babcock International we're looking to recruit Auto Electrician to join the team. You will fit and repair enhanced electrical and electronic systems in advanced motor vehicles. You will have Health & Safety responsibilities which are to ensure that all operations under their control and within their authority are conducted in accordance with the Health & Safety at Work Act or other relevant legislation, as well as and in addition to the Company Health and Safety policies and procedures.

You will need the ability to read electrical wiring plans and checking and testing of the wiring and vehicle parts. Vehicle Preparation and fitting of the electronics equipment will be part of the job as well as Fault finding and rectification work. You will be retesting the system to make sure everything is working correctly and safely

What do I need to do the role?

You'll need to be structured in your approach, well organised and who can prioritise effectively. The person should also be approachable, excellent at communicating, thorough and methodical. Moderation, consistency and the ability to tie up all the loose ends and finish a job will be of importance, as well as a keen eye for detail.

We would also like you to have experience in all or some of these areas:

• Previous experience of Installation, repair and maintenance of electrical systems in vehicles
• Checking and testing of the wiring and vehicle parts
• Knowledge and experience of electronic systems e.g.
• Electronic ignitions, alarms immobilisers and tracking devices.
• Electric windows, mirrors, seats tow bar electrics and air-conditioning.
• Customised LED or neon lighting kits, parking warning systems and reverse cameras

What else do I need to know?

• We are happy to talk about flexible working.
• Please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.
• All applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK and be subject to satisfactory security clearance which includes 3 years reference checks. Verification of any qualifications/passport/licences must be shown at interview stage.

About Babcock International

For more than a century, Babcock, the Aerospace and Defence company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly-skilled engineering services. We help customers in the UK and around the world to improve the capability, reliability and availability of their most critical assets within the four market sectors of Marine, Land, Aviation, and Nuclear, underpinned by a deep understanding of technology integration, unique infrastructure and specialist training.

We're committed to providing a great employee experience in a supportive and engaging environment. The benefits you can expect to enjoy include a generous holiday entitlement, competitive money purchase pension scheme with life assurance and a share ownership scheme. You'll benefit from excellent career and learning and development opportunities to ensure that you grow and achieve your full potential.

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