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Lighting Engineer
Location: Sherburn in Elmet
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday (overtime available)
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
The Role
We are looking for an Lighting Engineer to join our depot team in Sherburn in Elmet. This is a hands-on role where you will be responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and installing electrical systems across our fleet of welfare units, tower lights, and welfare vans.
You will play a key role in ensuring all equipment is maintained to a high standard and fully compliant with safety and operational requirements. You will report to the Depot Manager and work closely with the Depot Foreman and Depot Engineers to support smooth depot operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Diagnose and repair electrical faults on welfare units, tower lights, and welfare vans
- Install, maintain, and upgrade 12V and 24V electrical systems, including lighting, batteries, charging systems, and power distribution
- Carry out fault-finding and troubleshooting using diagnostic tools and testing equipment
- Install and repair inverters, generators, solar panels, and auxiliary power systems
- Ensure all work complies with health and safety regulations and company policies
- Maintain accurate records of repairs, inspections, and maintenance work
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure efficient workflow and timely repairs
- Assist with equipment modifications and upgrades as required
- Provide support to other depots when required
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About You
- Proven experience in an engineering role, ideally within plant hire, commercial vehicles, or welfare equipment
- Strong knowledge of 12V and 24V vehicle electrical systems and wiring diagrams
- Experience working with lighting towers, generators, and mobile welfare units is desirable
- Confident fault-finding and diagnostic skills
- Competent using diagnostic tools, meters, and testing equipment
- Good understanding of electrical safety standards and best practice
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Automotive Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) preferred
- Full UK driving licence desirable
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Benefits
- Competitive salary with overtime opportunities
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Company pension scheme
- Life assurance
- PPE and tools provided
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Permanent role within a growing and stable business
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