Platform access engineer

QUINTESSENTIAL BRANDS UK GROUP LTD; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday off

Life Insurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Enhanced Pension Scheme

Medicash Healthcare

Ongoing Learning & Development

Job summary

Quintessential Brands UK Group Ltd is seeking an experienced Access Platform Engineer to maintain and repair vehicle-mounted platforms. The role focuses on diagnostics, refurbishment and fault finding to keep the fleet running and customers serviced from the Pontefract site.

The ideal candidate will have proven fault-finding across hydraulics, auto electrics and mechanical systems, with engineering or maintenance qualifications.

Qualifications

• Proven fault-finding and diagnostic skills across hydraulics, auto electrics and mechanical systems.
• IPAF Competent Assessed Person (CAP) qualification preferred.
• Relevant engineering or maintenance qualifications with experience in plant hire or rental sectors.

Responsibilities

• Carry out major repairs and refurbishment on vehicle-mounted access platforms.
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic, electrical and mechanical faults efficiently and safely.
• Complete maintenance and repair work per manufacturer guidelines and company standards.
• Communicate defects or additional repair needs to the Depot Manager.
• Use diagnostic equipment to identify and resolve issues quickly.
• Accurately record labour and parts using the handheld tablet system.

Skills

Diagnostics

Fault-finding

Hydraulics

Auto electrics

Mechanical systems

Independent worker

Customer service

Education

Engineering or maintenance qualifications

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Access Platform Engineer

We’re looking for an experienced and hands-on Access Platform Engineer to join our growing team. This role is primarily focused on major repairs, diagnostics, refurbishment and fault finding on vehicle-mounted access platforms and associated equipment.

You’ll play a key role in ensuring our fleet is maintained to the highest possible standards, supporting operational uptime and delivering excellent service to our customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out major repairs, refurbishment work and complex fault finding on vehicle-mounted access platforms.
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic, electrical and mechanical faults efficiently and safely.
• Complete maintenance and repair work in line with manufacturer guidelines and company standards.
• Communicate effectively with the Depot Manager regarding defects, unsafe equipment or additional repair requirements.
• Use diagnostic equipment and technical knowledge to identify and resolve issues quickly.
• Accurately complete job records using the company handheld tablet system, including labour allocation and parts usage.
• Ensure all vehicle statuses are updated correctly and in real time.
• Support workshop efficiency through effective stock control and reporting of parts usage.
• Identify and report warranty repairs or potential customer recharge work to the Service Department.
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with company Health & Safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe workshop environment.
• Follow all company policies and procedures outlined within the Employee Handbook.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience repairing and maintaining mobile or vehicle-mounted access platforms.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills across hydraulics, auto electrics and mechanical systems.
• IPAF Competent Assessed Person (CAP) qualification preferred.
• Relevant engineering or maintenance qualifications with experience gained within the plant hire, powered access or rental sector.
• Ability to work independently and prioritise workload effectively under pressure.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• A proactive, reliable and safety-focused approach to work.

What We Offer

• Your birthday off
• Life Insurance (2.5x annual salary)
• Company Referral Scheme - earn up to £1000
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Long Service Awards including gifts, vouchers and hampers
• Enhanced Pension Scheme (up to 5% employer contribution via salary sacrifice where applicable)
• Medicash Healthcare Cash Plan including:
  • Virtual GP access
• Ongoing Learning & Development opportunities including professional qualifications and apprenticeships

Contact Information

• Location: Unit 7 Data Drive, South Kirkby Business Park, Pontefract, WF9 3FD, United Kingdom
• Job Category: Engineering
• Employee Type: Full Time
• Contact Phone: [phone]