Fleet Telematics Hardware Technician

Location: [Insert Location]

The Opportunity

Our client, a growing provider of fleet management and telematics solutions, is looking to appoint a Fleet Telematics Hardware Technician to join their technical team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for installing, commissioning, maintaining and troubleshooting vehicle tracking devices and associated fleet management equipment across a variety of vehicle types.

This opportunity is ideally suited to someone with practical automotive electrical experience, preferably gained within the vehicle tracking, fleet management, automotive electronics or commercial vehicle industries.

The client is looking for a technically minded individual who enjoys hands-on installation work, has strong fault-finding abilities and takes pride in delivering neat, reliable and professional installations.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Installing and commissioning vehicle tracking devices and associated telematics hardware.

• Installing and configuring vehicle camera systems, including forward-facing, driver-facing and multi-channel cameras.

• Installing accessories such as panic buttons, buzzers, temperature sensors, fuel sensors, door sensors and digital inputs/outputs.

• Carrying out CANBus integrations to retrieve vehicle information such as odometer readings, fuel levels, engine RPM and ignition status.

• Installing and configuring immobilisation systems, including relays and associated wiring.

• Installing PTO monitoring systems and other specialised vehicle inputs where required.

• Identifying suitable and safe installation points for tracking devices, antennas, cameras and accessories.

• Performing fault-finding on vehicle electrical systems and telematics installations.

• Diagnosing communication issues, incorrect wiring, power supply problems, poor GPS reception and equipment failures.

• Testing installations to ensure all devices and accessories function correctly.

• Verifying that installed equipment communicates with the fleet management platform and that the required telemetry and events are being received.

• Carrying out repairs, maintenance, equipment replacements and upgrades.

• Completing installation reports, photographs, checklists and job cards.

• Providing technical assistance and liaising professionally with customers.

• Travelling to customer sites, depots, workshops and operational locations to carry out installations and technical work.

Technical Skills and Experience

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous hands-on experience in automotive electrical work, vehicle tracking installations or vehicle electronics.

• A good understanding of 12V and 24V vehicle electrical systems.

• The ability to read and interpret vehicle wiring diagrams.

• Knowledge of ignition, permanent power, earth connections and accessory wiring.

• Experience working with relays, fuses, wiring harnesses, connectors and electrical testing equipment.

• An understanding of digital inputs and outputs.

• Basic knowledge of CANBus systems and vehicle diagnostic connections.

• Experience installing GPS tracking devices and external GPS/GSM antennas.

• Experience installing vehicle cameras and routing cables neatly and securely.

• The ability to use a multimeter and other electrical diagnostic tools.

• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting abilities.

Advantageous Experience

Experience in the following areas will be beneficial:

• GPS/GSM vehicle tracking hardware and telematics platforms.

• Remote device configuration and telematics software.

• CANBus data interpretation and vehicle-specific integrations.

• Fuel monitoring systems and fuel-level sensors.

• Vehicle immobilisation systems.

• PTO monitoring on trucks and specialised vehicles.

• MDVR and multi-channel camera systems.

• Driver Monitoring Systems (DMS), ADAS and vehicle safety technologies.

• Heavy commercial vehicles, trucks, buses, plant equipment and passenger vehicles.

Qualifications and Requirements

• An Automotive Electrical qualification, auto electrical trade experience or relevant technical qualification would be advantageous.

• Ideally, 2–3 years' practical experience in automotive electrical work, vehicle tracking or a similar technical installation role.

• A valid, unendorsed driver's licence is essential.

• Good computer literacy and the ability to work with software, configuration tools and online platforms.

• Good communication and customer service skills.

• The ability to work independently, manage installations and meet scheduled deadlines.

• Willingness to travel to customer sites and work outside the office when required.

Personal Attributes

The client is looking for someone who is:

• Technically minded, practical and solutions-oriented.

• A strong problem-solver with good diagnostic and fault-finding abilities.

• Neat and methodical in their wiring and installation practices.

• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of their work.

• Adaptable and confident working across different vehicle makes and models.

• Professional when dealing with customers and colleagues.

• Reliable, organised and punctual.

• Interested in learning new technologies and developing their technical capabilities.

The Role and Growth Opportunity

The successful candidate will form part of the client's technical installation and support team, contributing to the deployment, maintenance and ongoing support of fleet management solutions.

The role will involve working across passenger vehicles, light commercial vehicles, trucks, buses and specialised fleet equipment.

This is an opportunity to join a growing technical environment where the successful candidate can further develop their telematics expertise and become a highly competent installation technician, capable of independently managing installations, commissioning and technical fault-finding.

Important: The client places particular emphasis on genuine, practical, hands-on automotive electrical or vehicle tracking installation experience. Candidates with purely theoretical technical knowledge, without practical installation experience, are unlikely to be suitable.