Auto Electrician
CV-LibraryPreston, LancashirepermanentPosted: 23 June 2026
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* Salary: £16.35 to £18.39 per hour (£38,200+ p/a starting salary)
* Location: Preston, Lancashire
NW Recruitment Services Ltd are supporting a well-established automotive specialist with the recruitment of an Auto Electrician for their Preston site.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected business working across vehicle electrical installation, maintenance, and fault diagnosis. The role will suit someone with strong practical experience, good technical understanding, and the ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment.
Main responsibilities:
* Carry out installation, maintenance, and repair of vehicle electrical systems and associated equipment.
* Diagnose faults and complete effective repairs using sound electrical knowledge.
* Work from technical information, wiring details, and diagrams where required.
* Carry out inspections and testing to support quality and safety standards.
* Support other team members to ensure work is completed on time.
What we are looking for:
* Experience working with auto electrical systems and wiring.
* A strong practical background, with the ability to use hand tools and power tools confidently.
* Good fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
* High attention to detail and a methodical approach.
* Able to communicate well and work as part of a team.
This role may suit a qualified Auto Electrician or someone with relevant semi-skilled experience looking to develop further within a specialist business.
The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out electrical work on a range of vehicles and related equipment, ensuring all tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
This position commences on a 12-week temp to perm basis (acting as the probation period for the client). There is a permanent role after 12 weeks based on successful candidate performance, suitability, and attendance with the first 12 weeks.
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Sick pay
* Salary: £16.35 to £18.39 per hour (£38,200+ p/a starting salary)
* Location: Preston, Lancashire
NW Recruitment Services Ltd are supporting a well-established automotive specialist with the recruitment of an Auto Electrician for their Preston site.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected business working across vehicle electrical installation, maintenance, and fault diagnosis. The role will suit someone with strong practical experience, good technical understanding, and the ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment.
Main responsibilities:
* Carry out installation, maintenance, and repair of vehicle electrical systems and associated equipment.
* Diagnose faults and complete effective repairs using sound electrical knowledge.
* Work from technical information, wiring details, and diagrams where required.
* Carry out inspections and testing to support quality and safety standards.
* Support other team members to ensure work is completed on time.
What we are looking for:
* Experience working with auto electrical systems and wiring.
* A strong practical background, with the ability to use hand tools and power tools confidently.
* Good fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
* High attention to detail and a methodical approach.
* Able to communicate well and work as part of a team.
This role may suit a qualified Auto Electrician or someone with relevant semi-skilled experience looking to develop further within a specialist business.
The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out electrical work on a range of vehicles and related equipment, ensuring all tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
This position commences on a 12-week temp to perm basis (acting as the probation period for the client). There is a permanent role after 12 weeks based on successful candidate performance, suitability, and attendance with the first 12 weeks.
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Sick pay