Auto Electrian / Installation Engineer
Job information
- Job reference: BH-71468
- Location: Neath, Neath Port Talbot
- Job type: Full Time, Permanent
- Job sector: Hydraulic, LCV (Light Commercial Vehicles), Manufacturing, Van / Car / Auto
- Salary: £34000 - £36500 per annum
- Published: March 23, 2026
Description
Auto Electrician / Installation Engineer – Neath, Wales
Hours: Monday – Thursday, 07:00 – 16:00 | Friday, 07:00 – 12:00 (4.5-day week)
Contract: Permanent
Earning Potential (OTE)
- Hourly Rate: £15.52 – £16.05 per hour
- Basic Salary: £31,474 – £32,549 per year
- Overtime Rate: Paid at time-and-a-half (1.5x)
- Realistic OTE: £34,000 – £36,500+ per year with overtime
Overview
We’re looking for an experienced Auto Electrician / Installation Engineer to join a well-established bodybuilding manufacturing facility in Neath, Wales. This role offers a condensed 4.5-day working week, giving you every Friday afternoon off. You’ll be responsible for installing electrical wiring harnesses, lighting, and ancillary equipment to specification, working on bespoke commercial vehicle builds.
Key Responsibilities
- Install and fit electrical wiring harnesses and lighting to commercial vehicles
- Carry out marker lamp installations in line with Type Approval legislation
- Fit electrical and ancillary equipment to specification
- Work from job sheets and ensure jobs are completed efficiently
- Support with apprentice training where required
What You’ll Need
- Experience in electrical installations within commercial vehicles
- Good mechanical understanding alongside electrical work
- Experience working on bespoke vehicle builds
- Ability to read and interpret job specs and instructions
- Ideally a recognised engineering apprenticeship or similar
Benefits Include
- Death in service benefit
- 4.5-day working week
- Overtime at 1.5x hourly rate
- Permanent role with progression opportunities
Don’t tick every box?
If you have solid electrical installation experience in the commercial vehicle sector, we want to hear from you. We value practical skills and a reliable attitude.
Sound like you?
If you’re ready for a hands-on role with a great work-life balance, get in touch with Cal Ryan today.
Call Cal Ryan at Kemp Recruitment on 0330 440 2323
Email: [email protected]
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