HGV Vehicle Body Builder Electrical Engineer

1 month ago


Elland, United Kingdom WJ Group Infrastructure Full time
Job Description

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 systems.
  • Work with custom specifications to integrate features like power outlets, electronic lift gates, sensors, and interior lighting. Vehicle body modifications
  • Diagnose and repair faults in existing electrical systems within HGV bodies, ensuring that wiring and systems work safely and efficiently.
  • Perform routine maintenance on electrical components, 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 refrigeration units for temperature-controlled trailers or hydraulic control systems powered by electronics.
  • Involved in final Post Paint Assemble of equipment

Qualifications

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 engineering/fitting
  • 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)


Additional Information

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)
  • 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

WJ Group, the UK’s leading road marking and highway safety business. Experts 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 careers@wj.uk

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



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