PDI Engineer in Swindon)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Pension scheme

Ongoing training and development

Supportive team environment

Stable Monday to Friday pattern

Job summary

Kemp Recruitment Limited is seeking a PDI Engineer to join a busy workshop team in Swindon. You will carry out Pre-Delivery Inspections, testing and preparing powered access equipment to high safety standards before hire.

The role requires practical mechanical and hydraulic understanding, strong attention to detail and the ability to work well within a team. A UK driving licence is preferred and NVQ in mechanical discipline is desirable.

Qualifications

• 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).

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

PDI experience

Mechanical engineering

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Hydraulic understanding

Education

NVQ or equivalent (mechanical)

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)

Next Steps:

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