MEWP PDI & LOLER Technician

LGMG UK; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

LGMG UK is seeking an experienced PDI & LOLER Technician to join our powered access manufacturing operation in the UK. You will perform Pre-Delivery Inspections, LOLER inspections, testing, fault diagnosis and final quality checks on powered access equipment prior to delivery.

This role suits a technically capable engineer with MEWP experience who ensures machines meet manufacturer, legislative and company standards before leaving the facility.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with powered access equipment / MEWPs or similar lifting equipment.
• Practical experience carrying out PDI, LOLER inspections, testing or commissioning.
• Strong mechanical and hydraulic fault-finding skills.
• Good understanding of electrical systems and electrical fault diagnosis.
• Strong understanding of safe working practices and inspection requirements.
• Ability to accurately complete technical documentation and inspection reports.
• Relevant engineering qualification, such as NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Carry out thorough Pre-Delivery Inspections (PDI) on newly manufactured powered access equipment.
• Inspect machines against manufacturer specifications, build documentation and quality standards.
• Check mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and structural systems.
• Verify correct operation of safety systems, controls, emergency lowering systems and interlocks.
• Complete functional and operational testing of machines.
• Identify manufacturing defects, assembly issues and faults prior to dispatch.
• Record inspection results accurately and ensure all required documentation is completed.
• Liaise with service and operations teams to resolve defects and ensure machines are released to the required standard.
• Undertake LOLER Thorough Examinations and associated inspections in accordance with relevant legislation and company procedures.
• Inspect lifting components, structures, attachments and safety-critical systems.
• Carry out functional and operational tests as required.
• Identify defects that could affect the safe use of equipment.
• Produce accurate inspection reports and clearly communicate any defects or remedial requirements.
• Ensure equipment is correctly certified before being released for delivery or use.
• Maintain a high level of independence and integrity when making safety-critical inspection decisions.
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults identified during PDI and LOLER inspections.
• Work with service department to identify root causes of defects.
• Support investigations into recurring faults and quality issues.
• Recommend corrective actions where appropriate.
• Maintain a strong focus on machine safety and operational reliability.
• Always follow company health and safety procedures.
• Maintain accurate inspection and certification records.
• Ensure testing equipment and inspection tools are maintained and calibrated where required.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding

Hydraulic fault-finding

Electrical fault diagnosis

PDI inspections

LOLER inspections

Documentation & reporting

Education

NVQ/City & Guilds

Job description

LGMG UK is seeking an experienced PDI & LOLER Technician to join our powered access manufacturing operation in the UK. You will perform Pre-Delivery Inspections, LOLER inspections, testing, fault diagnosis and final quality checks on powered access equipment prior to delivery.

This role suits a technically capable engineer with MEWP experience who ensures machines meet manufacturer, legislative and company standards before leaving the facility.