Details:
- Salary: £18 - 18.25 - Hour
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: Sunderland Tyne & Wear
- Date: 2 days ago
Description:
Job Title: Electrical Fitter
Location: Sunderland
Hourly Rate: £18.25 per hour
Shifts: Dayshift | Early Finish Friday
Benefits:
* Competitive hourly rate
* Overtime opportunities available
* Early finish every Friday
* Stable, long-term opportunity
* Supportive and safety-focused working environment
* Career progression and training opportunities
The Company:
An established and growing engineering business within the transport and commercial vehicle sector is looking to recruit an experienced Electrical Fitter to join its skilled workshop team. The company is recognised for delivering high-quality engineering and maintenance solutions while maintaining an excellent reputation for reliability, safety, and employee development. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Electrical Fitter seeking long-term stability and career progression within a respected engineering environment.
Job Description:
As an Electrical Fitter, you will be responsible for carrying out electrical installation, maintenance, and repair work on a range of commercial and specialist vehicles. The successful Electrical Fitter will work from technical drawings and wiring diagrams to ensure all electrical systems are installed and maintained to the highest standards.
Daily duties for the Electrical Fitter will include:
* Installing and fitting electrical components and systems
* Wiring, testing, and fault-finding on vehicle systems
* Reading and interpreting electrical drawings and schematics
* Diagnosing and repairing electrical faults
* Using electrical tools and testing equipment safely
* Supporting workshop teams to meet production deadlines
* Ensuring all work complies with health and safety regulations
Skills & Experience:
* Previous experience as an Electrical Fitter or similar role
* Strong understanding of electrical systems and wiring
* Ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams
* Experience with fault-finding and diagnostics
* Knowledge of workshop tools and electrical testing equipment
* Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
* Experience within commercial vehicles, transport, or heavy engineering is advantageous