HGV Vehicle Body Builder Electrical Fitter/Engineer | Elland, WEST YORKSHIRE

WJ; Elland; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an HGV Vehicle Body Builder Electrical Fitter/Engineer, where you'll design and install innovative electrical systems for HGV bodies. This role offers the chance to work with custom specifications, ensuring safety and efficiency in all installations. You'll be part of a dynamic team, with opportunities for training and development, including obtaining a Class 1 (C+E) Licence. With great earnings potential and a supportive work environment, this is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of road safety and marking. Embrace your career with a leading industry player and make a meaningful impact!

Benefits

Complete on-the-job training

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Full PPE provided

Company Pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous annual leave entitlement – 25 Days + Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in designing and installing electrical systems for HGV bodies.
• Knowledge of electronic central units is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and install electrical systems for HGV bodies including lighting and control panels.
• Diagnose and repair faults in existing electrical systems.

Skills

Understanding of plant and vehicle electrical systems

Manufacturing experience in HGV Body Electrical Fitting/Engineering

Good practical ability for electrical installations

Team player

Self-motivated

Education

Full UK Driving Licence

Tools

Go112/Polaris

Job description

HGV Vehicle Body Builder Electrical Fitter/Engineer

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).
• Be involved in final Post Paint Assembly of equipment.

Qualifications:

• Self-motivated
• A good time keeper
• Must have a good understanding of plant and vehicle electrical systems
• 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 a 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.

If you want to be part of our growing business, we will reward you with:

• 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
• Generous annual leave entitlement – 25 Days + Bank Holidays

WJ Group, the UK’s leading road marking and highway safety business, is an expert in installation and removal of permanent and temporary road markings, road studs, high friction surfacing, asphalt repair, surface retexturing, and TASCAR average speed cameras. We consistently provide high standards nationally whilst ensuring delivery of unrivalled local services from strategically located UK depots.

Become part of a company that has led the road marking industry from our inception. Shape the future with WJ. Apply now!

WJ are 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.