Auto Electrician – Automotive Electrical Maintenance

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Auto Electrician to join our Transport Workshop. The role involves maintaining and repairing automotive electrical systems and associated equipment while ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards.

Key responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair of automotive electrical systems and workshop machinery.
• Inspect and service equipment proactively to correct defects.
• Diagnose and repair electrical and electro‑mechanical interface faults.
• Overhaul components such as starter motors, charging alternators, and electrical/electronic panels.
• Download PLC data using OEM software and analyse trends for preventive repairs.
• Define repair scope, forecast parts requirements, and complete job cards and documentation.
• Ensure all work complies with safety and environmental regulations.

Required profile

• Full Grade 12 School Certificate.
• Craft or Technician Certificate in Auto/Power Electrical.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Permanent, pensionable contract.

Required skills

• Automotive electrical system maintenance.
• Equipment inspection and preventive servicing.
• Fault diagnosis of electrical and electro‑mechanical systems.
• Starter motor, alternator and electrical panel overhaul.
• PLC data download and analysis using OEM software.
• Job card preparation and documentation.
• Compliance with safety and environmental standards.

What we offer

• Permanent, pensionable contract.
• In‑house private pension scheme.
• Annual performance bonus.
• Health insurance scheme.
• Life assurance coverage.