At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to build and maintain specialist road-repair machinery across the UK.
- Company: Velocity UK Ltd, a supportive and growing engineering company.
- Benefits: Enjoy early finishes on Fridays, competitive pay, and skill development opportunities.
- Other info: Full-time role with excellent career progression and varied work.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while working with cutting-edge technology in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: 2+ years as an Electrical Fitter or Vehicle Electrician with strong diagnostic skills.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Velocity UK Ltd is looking for an experienced Electrical Fitter / Vehicle Electrician to join our growing team in Sunderland. This is an excellent opportunity to work on the build, installation, maintenance and repair of specialist road‑repair machinery operating throughout the UK. You’ll play a key role in both new machine builds and the maintenance of our fleet, working within a skilled and supportive engineering team.
Benefits
- Full-time permanent position
- Early finish every Friday (1:00pm)
- Varied work on specialist bespoke machinery
- Supportive team environment
- Opportunity to develop your skills and progress within the business
Working Hours
40 hours per week
- Monday to Thursday: 7:00am – 4:00pm
- Friday: 7:00am – 1:00pm
Key Responsibilities
- Wiring 12V and 24V DC vehicle systems
- Installing control panels, relays, switches and solenoids
- Wiring lighting, warning beacons and safety systems
- Installing and fault‑finding sensors and PLC‑controlled equipment
- Reading and interpreting wiring diagrams and engineering drawings
- Testing completed systems and diagnosing faults
- Repairing and maintaining specialist machinery and vehicles
- Supporting machine breakdowns both on‑site and across the UK when required
- Working alongside the engineering team to resolve engineering issues and improve systems
- Recording repair and maintenance work accurately
- Maintaining high standards of housekeeping and safety
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years' experience as an Electrical Fitter, Vehicle Electrician or similar role
- Strong knowledge of 12V/24V DC electrical systems
- Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams
- Proven fault‑finding and diagnostic skills
- Recognised electrical qualification or equivalent practical experience
- Practical, hands‑on approach with strong attention to detail
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Basic Microsoft Office skills
Desirable
- HGV Licence
If you're an experienced Electrical Fitter or Vehicle Electrician looking for a long‑term opportunity with competitive pay, regular overtime and the chance to work on specialist equipment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now for immediate consideration.
Electrical Fitter employer: Velocity Recruitment
Velocity UK Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a full-time permanent position as an Electrical Fitter in Sunderland, where you will be part of a skilled and supportive engineering team. With benefits like an early finish every Friday, opportunities for skill development, and varied work on bespoke machinery, we foster a collaborative work culture that prioritises employee growth and job satisfaction.
