Mobile Engineer

APL Aerial Platforms Ltd; Wigan; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

APL Aerial Platforms Ltd is seeking a Mobile Engineer for a full-time, on-site role in Wigan. You will perform routine maintenance, diagnostics and repairs on a range of powered access platforms and telehandlers, ensuring safety, reliability and compliance.

You will visit customer sites, diagnose faults, and provide clear service reports while supporting the operations team. The role requires CAP and related technical qualifications, hands-on experience with plant equipment, and a valid UK

Qualifications

• CAP qualification is required.
• Technical qualification in mechanical, electrical, or plant engineering or related discipline.
• Hands-on experience maintaining and repairing powered access platforms, telehandlers or similar equipment with strong fault-finding skills.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and safe working practices in industrial environments.
• Valid UK driving licence and willingness to travel to customer sites in the region.
• Excellent communication, attention to detail and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and reactive maintenance, diagnostics and repairs on powered access platforms and telehandlers.
• Attend customer sites for inspections and servicing to ensure safety and reliability.
• Complete accurate service reports and documentation.
• Collaborate with operations to prioritise jobs and support colleagues with technical issues.
• Assist with pre-delivery inspections and checks before hire; provide occasional out-of-hours support.

Skills

CAP qualification

Plant engineering

Fault-finding

Communication skills

Education

NVQ/City & Guilds or equivalent

Job description

Company Description

APL Aerial Platforms Ltd (APL) is a privately owned powered access rental business focused on delivering high levels of customer service across the North West and beyond through strategic partnerships. Recognized as one of the leading single-source MEWP rental companies in the UK, APL is dedicated to making powered access simple and efficient for clients. The company provides platform and telehandler rental services through a single point of contact, streamlining the hiring process. APL offers hire, training, and sales of powered access platforms and telehandlers with a broad range of working and lift heights, as well as new and used equipment from leading manufacturers. The business provides impartial advice, competitive pricing, and short delivery times without being tied to any specific manufacturer.

Role Description

The Mobile Engineer role at APL Aerial Platforms Ltd is a full-time, on-site position based in Wigan. The Mobile Engineer will perform routine and reactive maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on a variety of powered access platforms and telehandlers, ensuring equipment safety, reliability, and compliance with relevant standards. Day-to-day tasks include attending customer sites to inspect and service machinery, identifying and resolving mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical faults, and completing accurate service reports and documentation. The role also involves collaborating with the operations team to prioritize jobs, supporting colleagues with technical issues, and providing professional, customer-focused service. The Mobile Engineer may assist with pre-delivery inspections, equipment checks before hire, and occasional out-of-hours support to minimize downtime for customers.

Qualifications

• CAP qualification
• Relevant technical qualification (e.g., NVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent) in mechanical, electrical, or plant engineering, or a related discipline.
• Hands‑on experience maintaining and repairing powered access platforms, telehandlers, or similar plant/equipment, with strong fault‑finding skills.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations, safe working practices, and compliance standards in industrial and construction environments.
• Valid UK driving license and ability to travel to customer sites in the region.
• Effective communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and manage time and priorities.