Van Conversion Technician

Van Conversion Technician

Salary:£12 - £14 per hour (depending on age/experience)

Location:

Wakefield, WF1 5RG
– Full UK licence required

Full-time, Permanent 39.5 hours per week

Immediate Start Available

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Full training provided where required
• Company pension
• Free on-site parking
• Stable, long-term opportunity with a growing business
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays
• Christmas and New Year shutdown period

• 39.5 hours per week:
• Monday to Thursday: 8:00am – 4:00pm
• Friday: 8:00am – 3:30pm
• 30-minute unpaid lunch break each day.
• Occasional overtime and Saturday working may be required to support business needs

At Protect

AVan Ltd, we specialise in commercial vehicle security, van accessories, ply lining and bespoke van conversion solutions for customers across Yorkshire and beyond.

Due to continued growth, we are looking for a practical, reliable and enthusiastic Van Conversion Technician to join our experienced team in Wakefield.

This is a varied, hands‑on role that would suit someone with experience using power tools, joinery, vehicle fitting, conversions, or similar practical installation work. Full training can be provided in specialist areas such as vehicle security systems and lock fitting.

Working from our Wakefield workshop, you will be involved in a wide range of vehicle conversion and accessory installation work, including:

• Fitting van security products including hook locks, deadlocks and other security systems
• Ply lining vans and fitting ply or metal racking systems
• Installing aftermarket accessories including roof racks, rear steps and vehicle storage solutions
• Using power tools and workshop equipment safely and effectively
• Supporting day‑to‑day workshop operations and prioritising workloads
• Liaising professionally with customers when required
• Assisting with CNC machinery and CAD/CNC template updates where applicable
• Supporting other areas of the business as required

No two days are the same, so a flexible and proactive attitude is essential.

• We are looking for someone who is:
• Reliable, hardworking and hands‑on
• Comfortable using power tools and workshop equipment
• Experienced in joinery, fitting, vehicle conversions or similar practical work
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team
• Organised with good attention to detail
• Friendly and professional with customers
• Essential Requirements
• Full UK driving licence
• Previous practical/workshop experience
• Good timekeeping and work ethic

• Experience fitting vehicle locks or security products
• Experience with van conversions or commercial vehicles
• CNC or CAD/CNC experience

Interested? Please apply with your updated CV.