Hoist Engineer – AHN

Kelling Group Limited; Altofts; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Birthday off

Life Insurance (2.5x annual salary)

Company Referral Scheme (up to £1000 awarded)

Company Cycle to Work Scheme

Long Service Award – gifts, hampers, vouchers

Enhanced Company Pension Scheme (up to 5%)

Medicash Healthcare Cash Plan

Learning & Development culture

Job summary

Kelling Group Limited is looking for a maintenance technician to carry out inspections and repairs on vehicle mounted platforms at their Altofts Depot in the UK. The role involves ensuring compliance with safety policies, diagnosing faults, and maintaining a clean workspace.

The ideal candidate will have experience with mobile access platforms, relevant qualifications, and a commitment to excellent customer service. The position offers notable perks such as 25 days holiday, life insurance, and enhanced pension schemes.

Qualifications

• Experience with mobile or vehicle mounted access platforms maintenance and inspection routines.
• IPAF Competent Assessed Person (CAP) qualification required.
• Relevant general maintenance qualification and proven experience within the plant rental sector.

Responsibilities

• Carry out pre-delivery inspections of vehicle mounted platforms.
• Ensure compliance with manufacturer guidelines and company policy.
• Investigate faults and repair platforms as needed.

Skills

Mobile or vehicle mounted access platforms maintenance

IPAF Competent Assessed Person (CAP)

Auto electrics

Hydraulics

Diagnostics/fault finding

Good customer service

Education

Relevant general maintenance qualification

Job description

Access Hire Nationwide Ltd (Part of Kelling Group) is the UK’s largest, most modern specialist provider of van mounted MEWPs for hire and lease, with nationwide market-leading full-service provision.

Key Responsibilities:

Carry out pre-delivery inspections of vehicle mounted platforms at the Depot.

• Ensure compliance with the manufacturer’s guidelines, company policy and any regulations affecting the safe operation.
• Communicate effectively with the Depot Manager with regards to any defects or unsafe equipment.
• Investigate faults, diagnose, and repair platforms as required to ensure conformance with the company policy.
• Carry out LOLER inspections in compliance to the manufacturer’s guidelines & regulations.
• Correctly process all jobs on the works handheld tablet to include the allocation of labour time and any parts used, updating the status of all vehicles as appropriate.
• Ensure efficient stock control processes are adhered to for all parts/consumables used.
• Report any potential customer recharges or warranty repairs to the Service Department.
• Ensure that the company’s health and safety policy and procedures are adhered to at all times.
• Maintain the workshop/workspace in a clean and safe manner.
• Follow company’s Employee handbook policies and procedures at all times.
• Any other ad‑hoc duties.

Requirements:

• Experience with mobile or vehicle mounted access platforms maintenance and inspection routines.
• IPAF Competent Assessed Person (CAP) qualification.
• Relevant general maintenance qualification and proven experience gained within the plant rental sector.
• Experience in auto electrics, hydraulics and diagnostics/fault finding.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and work well under pressure.
• Good interpersonal skills and an acute understanding good customer service.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays per year
• Birthday off
• Life Insurance (2.5x annual salary)
• Company Referral Scheme (up to £1000 awarded)
• Company Cycle to Work Scheme – we buy the bike and you pay us back saving your NI
• Long Service Award – gifts, hampers, vouchers and more for long service
• Enhanced Company Pension Scheme (up to 5%, and via salary sacrifice where applicable)
• Medicash is our Healthcare Cash Plan (including access to virtual GP, and discounted prices at selected retailers and gyms)
• Learning & Development culture (professional qualifications, access to apprenticeships and more)