Mobile Installation Engineer

Mobile Auto Electrician / Vehicle Telematics Installation Engineer

Location: Field-based – Leicestershire and surrounding areas
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30–17:00
Salary: Competitive + overtime + door-to-door pay
Benefits: Company vehicle, fuel card, tools, 28 days' holiday + bank holidays, pension, training and progression

Overview:

Are you an Auto Electrician who wants to work with the latest vehicle technology?

Our client is looking for an experienced Mobile Auto Electrician / Vehicle Installation Engineer to join our growing field engineering team covering Leicestershire and surrounding areas.

This is a hands-on, field-based role installing, servicing and fault-finding vehicle telematics, vehicle CCTV, dash cameras, blind spot detection and other vehicle safety systems across HGVs, LCVs, vans and specialist commercial vehicles.

If you have experience as an Auto Electrician, Automotive Electrician, Vehicle Technician, Mobile Engineer, Telematics Engineer or Vehicle Installation Engineer, and you're confident working with 12V and 24V vehicle electrical systems, we'd like to hear from you.

Company Information:

Our client is a leading UK provider of vehicle safety, video telematics and AI-powered fleet technology.
For more than 15 years, we've helped major organisations improve road safety, reduce risk and gain greater visibility across their vehicle fleets.
Our customers include the AA, National Highways, RAC, TfL and Scottish Power, alongside more than 200 other fleet operators.
Following recent investment from Pembroke VCT, we're entering an exciting period of growth as we develop from a hardware-focused business into a SaaS-first, product-led technology company, built around our flagship AI-enhanced video telematics platform, VideMatics.
For our engineering team, that means exposure to new technology, new products and genuine opportunities to develop your career.
Role:

As a Mobile Auto Electrician / Vehicle Telematics Installation Engineer, you'll travel to customer sites across Leicestershire and surrounding areas to:
Install and commission vehicle CCTV, dash cameras and video telematics systems
Install vehicle tracking and fleet telematics equipment
Install blind spot detection systems, alarms and sensors
Work on 12V and 24V automotive electrical systems
Diagnose electrical and installation faults and carry out repairs
Service and maintain vehicle safety and telematics equipment
Work across a range of HGVs, LCVs, vans, buses, coaches and specialist vehicles
Attend customer sites and provide a professional, helpful service
Complete installation and service work accurately and efficiently
Support the Development Team with testing and rollout of new vehicle technologies
Work independently while being supported by our wider engineering and technical teams
No two days are the same, and you'll have the opportunity to work with some of the latest connected vehicle, AI, camera and fleet safety technology in the market.
What we're looking for:

Essential:

Previous hands-on experience working with HGVs, LCVs, vans or other commercial vehicles
Good understanding of 12V and 24V automotive electrical systems
Proven electrical fault-finding and diagnostic ability
Comfortable working independently in a mobile/field-based role
Good organisation and time-management skills
Full UK driving licence
Good communication skills when dealing with customers and colleagues
Desirable:

Experience with any of the following would be an advantage:

Vehicle telematics
Vehicle tracking systems
Vehicle CCTV
Dash cameras / dashcams
Fleet management systems
Blind spot detection
Vehicle safety systems
Sensors and alarms
CANbus or vehicle communication systems
Automotive electrical accessories
ADAS or driver assistance technology
An NVQ, City & Guilds or other auto electrical qualification is desirable, but equivalent practical experience will also be considered.
What you'll get:

Competitive salary with progression and bonus opportunities
Paid overtime where required and available
Door-to-door pay
Company vehicle
Fuel card
Specialist tools and equipment provided
Additional tool budget
Laptop and mobile phone
Uniform and PPE
28 days’ paid annual leave, including Christmas shutdown, plus bank holidays
Workplace pension
Learning and development budget
Fast internal progression opportunities
Training and exposure to AI, video telematics and new vehicle technology
Opportunity to become involved in product testing and R&D
Career development towards managing subcontractor engineering teams
Recognition and rewards for high performance
Supportive, inclusive working environment
This is a field-based role covering Leicestershire and surrounding areas.

Typical working hours are 08:30–17:00, Monday to Friday, although flexible shifts may be considered.

A company vehicle, fuel card and specialist equipment are provided.

Apply:

If you have commercial vehicle and automotive electrical experience and want to develop your career in vehicle telematics, vehicle CCTV and fleet safety technology, apply today.

We'd particularly like to hear from experienced Auto Electricians, Mobile Auto Electricians, Vehicle Installation Engineers, Telematics Engineers, Automotive Electricians and Vehicle Technicians with HGV, LCV or van experience.

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