Auto Electrician – Heavy Vehicles

About the role

The Auto Electrician will be responsible for preventive maintenance, repairs and modifications of electrical systems on a range of company‑owned heavy vehicles, equipment and boats. Working in a workshop environment, you will use specialised testing equipment and hand tools to diagnose faults and ensure reliable operation of all electrical components.

Key responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance checks on lighting, gauges, batteries and electrolyte levels.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults using ammeters, ohmmeters, voltage test units and motor winding testers.
• Execute routine repairs to ignition systems, alternators, starters and low‑tension wiring.
• Carry out major electrical overhauls, including rewiring and motor rewinding.
• Disassemble, clean and rebuild rotating equipment components as required.
• Assist the team with mechanical maintenance tasks and ensure workshop tools are clean and functional.
• Provide spare‑parts requirements to supervisors and support commissioning of new electrical systems.
• Support vehicle registration and road‑worthiness testing preparations.

Required profile

• Completion of secondary education (12 years) plus a recognised electrical training course, preferably focused on vehicle electrical systems.
• Minimum 4 years of hands‑on experience in a heavy‑vehicle equipment maintenance workshop, preferably in the Gulf region.
• Fair written and spoken English.
• Strong ability to read and interpret electronic wiring diagrams and excellent troubleshooting skills.

Required skills

• Electrical testing equipment
• Voltage test units
• Ohmmeters
• Ammeters
• Reading electronic wiring diagrams
• Electrical overhauls
• Troubleshooting