HGV Vehicle Body Builder Electrical Fitter/Engineer

WJ Group; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading roadmarking and highways safety company in the UK is seeking an experienced Vehicle Body Builder Electrical Fitter/Engineer. The role involves designing and installing electrical systems for HGV bodies, diagnosing faults, and performing maintenance. Candidates should have experience in electrical fitting and be motivated team players. This position offers great earnings, comprehensive training, a company pension, and generous leave entitlements.

Benefits

Company Pension

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Generous annual leave entitlement – 25 Days + Bank Holidays

Complete on-the-job training

Ongoing opportunities for training and development

Health Care plan

Full PPE provided

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in HGV Body Electrical Fitting/Engineering.
• Ideally hold a full UK Driving Licence (not essential).

Responsibilities

• Design and install electrical systems for HGV bodies.
• Ensure compatibility between chassis and body regarding electrical systems.
• Diagnose and repair faults in electrical systems.
• Perform routine maintenance on electrical systems.

Skills

Self-motivated

Good time keeper

Understanding of plant and vehicle electrical systems

Team player

Good practical ability for electrical installations

Knowledge of electronic central units

Tools

Go112

Polaris

Job description

Are you an experienced Vehicle Body Builder Electrical Fitter/Engineer looking to take the next step in your career? WJ is the leading Roadmarking and highways safety company within the UK, we are an industry leading, innovative manufacturer of vehicles and equipment, striving towards exceptional health and safety standards throughout the group in all aspects of our work.

Responsibilities

• Design and install electrical systems, such as lighting, control panels, and wiring harnesses, for HGV bodies (trailers, cargo compartments, etc.).
• Ensure compatibility between the vehicle’s chassis and body regarding electrical system cross-over.
• Work with custom specifications to integrate features like power outlets, sensors, ancillary equipment, interior/exterior lighting & vehicle body modifications.
• Diagnose and repair faults in existing electrical systems within HGV body builds, ensuring that wiring and systems work safely and efficiently.
• Perform routine maintenance on electrical systems, checking for faults in wiring, switches, or control units. Conduct inspections and tests to verify that all electrical installations meet the regulatory requirements for commercial vehicles.
• Work with specialised electrical systems, such as electric controlled hydraulic/pneumatic control systems, including whole vehicle equipment control platforms (Go112/Polaris).
• Involved in final Post Paint Assemble of equipment.

What will you bring to the team?

• Self‑motivated.
• A good time keeper.
• Must have a good understanding of plant and vehicle electrical system.
• Must have demonstrable experience in manufacturing and HGV Body Electrical Fitting/Engineering.
• Be a good team player.
• Willing to undertake other duties as and where required.
• Good practical ability working to high standard for new electrical installations.
• Knowledge of electronic central units would be an advantage but not essential – Go112/Polaris.
• Ideally you will hold a full UK Driving Licence (not essential).

Working Hours

Working hours are 8am to 5pm with a 30‑minute lunch break, 2 x 15min morning/afternoon breaks, and overtime will be available and required occasionally depending on current workloads and targets.

Benefits

• Great earnings (depending on experience) – on request and depending on experience.
• Complete on‑the‑job training to gain insight into WJ's processes and procedures.
• Ongoing opportunities for training and development including the opportunity to obtain a Class 1 (C+E) Licence.
• Full PPE provided.
• An opportunity to be part of our industry‑leading team.
• Good career prospects with a wide variety of departments and job roles across the business.
• Company Pension.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme & Mental Health First Aiders.
• Health Care plan.
• Generous annual leave entitlement – 25 Days + Bank Holidays.

WJ is a Disability Committed employer – If you need any reasonable adjustments during the application / recruitment process, please reach out to us directly at [e-mail].

WJ is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.