VT-7561 Vehicle Body Builder **External**

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**This post is advertised externally**

Job Role: Vehicle Body Builder
Location: Wakefield
Hours: 37
Number of posts: 1

An exciting opportunity have arisen to join the Transport Department of West Yorkshire Police where an individual is required to join the Vehicle Preparation Unit (VPU) as a Vehicle Body Builder.

The successful candidate will be working within a team of highly skilled Auto Installation Technicians and existing Body Builders. The successful candidate must have the knowledge and capability to undertake the following key responsibilities:

•To build and commission a wide range of vehicles to a high standard which will be deployed for a multitude of usages within West Yorkshire Police.
• To commission vehicles to set specifications which are in line with legislation and regulations.
• Install a number of prefabricated items into vehicles such as cells, dog pods etc.
• Design and build bespoke installs for one off vehicles used within the force.
• Have knowledge of working with various materials like wood, metal, plastic and an advantage if you have glazing experience.
• Has relevant proven experience gained in a recognised motor vehicle environment
• Carry out repairs on vehicles that are required to be on the road the same day.
• Attend training courses for professional and personal development, both in house and at suppliers/manufacturers bases.
• Complete all approved Vehicle Fleet Management forms and miscellaneous paperwork in a precise and accurate manner.
• Work at alternative locations around the Force area when required by VPU Management.
• To removal all police equipment from vehicles for disposal.
• Work in and keep up to a tidy workplace.

The successful candidates must have a Level 3 City and Guilds/ Level 3 NVQ/ Level 3 Cert Tech in fabrication/coach building, joiner or equivalent and experience gained in a recognised motor vehicle environment would be an advantage.

Ideal candidates will have the potential to achieve industry standard performance requirements and be physically capable of undertaking the duties of the post.

It is essential that the successful candidates holds a full and current UK/European Driving Licence.
West Yorkshire Police offer a number of benefits to their employees as well as an attractive pension scheme and generous annual leave allowance. The successful candidate will be entitled to the following benefits.

• 27 days annual leave which will increase to 32 days after 5 years of service (not including bank holidays).
• 37-hour week (Mon-Fri)
• Full sick pay for 6 months which drops to half pay for a further 6 months (depending on length of service).
• Overtime offered during periods of high workload.
• Career Pathways (in development)
• Salary sacrifice car leasing scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounts on Metro Card
• Blue Light Card (provides discounts to a range of activities and stores)
• Recognised Trade Unions and the Police federation
• Free membership to the College of Policing
• Learning and Development (including externally accredited programmes)
• Flexible working arrangements (application required)
• Flexi Time Scheme (role dependent)
• Various sports and social clubs
• Attractive pension scheme - West Yorkshire Pension Fund

Applicants are required to submit a covering letter (max. 3 pages) outlining how they meet the essential and desirable criteria outlined within the role profile and a copy of their CV.


How to apply

All candidates MUST attach a CV and Cover Letter upon applying, otherwise the applications will be automatically rejected. The following personal information MUST BE REMOVED from the CV and Cover Letter:
• Name
• Age
• Sex
• Address

Applications that fail to complete both the online and CV/Covering Letter submission will not be reviewed for shortlisting.

The 2024 version of the Competency Values Framework applies to this process. Please disregard the old link to the 2016 version which is contained in the role profile.

This post will close on Friday 1st May 2026 at 23:55 hours.

The post is suitable for job share.

For roles which are advertised as Career Progression Schemes, individuals will be appointed to the bottom scale point of the appropriate grade within the scheme, based on the role entry requirements. Full progression through the scheme may be subject to attaining a specific qualification or successfully passing an assessment or review.

West Yorkshire Police is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010.

Applicants should be aware that it is not always possible to carry out adequate vetting checks on persons who have not been resident within the UK for the last three years. Therefore, where this applies, applicants may be refused because it was not possible to vet them to the appropriate standard.