PDI Engineer

Kemp Recruitment Ltd; Swindon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Stable Monday to Friday workingPattern

Ongoing training and development

Company pension scheme

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Kemp Recruitment Ltd in Swindon is recruiting a PDI Engineer to inspect, test, and prepare powered access equipment for hire, ensuring high safety and quality standards.

You will work in a busy workshop, carry out PDIs, document results, and support engineers, with a Monday–Friday pattern and a 45-hour week.

Qualifications

• Experience in a PDI, workshop, or mechanical engineering role (powered access, plant or material handling).
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Full UK driving licence (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Carry out Pre-Delivery Inspections (PDI) on powered access machinery.
• Inspect, test and prepare equipment to ensure compliance and safety standards.
• Identify defects and complete necessary repairs or report issues.
• Complete documentation accurately and in line with company procedures.
• Ensure machines are clean, safe and ready for immediate use.
• Support workshop engineers where required.

Skills

Mechanical understanding

Hydraulic understanding

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

NVQ or equivalent in mechanical discipline

Job description

Position: PDI Engineer

Salary: £30,000–£33,000

Hours: Monday – Friday, 45-hour week

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary package
• Stable Monday to Friday working pattern
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Company pension scheme
• Supportive team environment

About the Company

My client is a well-established provider within the Powered Access industry, supplying and maintaining a wide range of access equipment nationwide. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit an experienced PDI Engineer to join our busy workshop team.

The Role

As a PDI Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring all equipment is fully inspected, tested, and prepared to the highest standard before being released for hire.

Key responsibilities include:

• Carrying out Pre-Delivery Inspections (PDI) on powered access machinery
• Inspecting, testing, and preparing equipment to ensure full compliance and safety standards
• Identifying defects and completing necessary repairs or reporting issues
• Completing documentation accurately and in line with company procedures
• Ensuring machines are clean, safe, and ready for immediate use
• Supporting workshop engineers where required

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in a PDI, workshop, or mechanical engineering role (powered access, plant or material handling)
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Good mechanical and hydraulic understanding
• Ability to work well as part of a team
• NVQ or equivalent qualification in a mechanical discipline (desirable)
• Full UK driving licence (preferred)

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