Powered Access Engineer

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy; London Borough of Hillingdon; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy is seeking a Powered Access Engineer for a workshop-based role in Hayes. You will service, diagnose, and repair scissor lifts, boom lifts, and MEWPs, applying mechanical, electrical and hydraulic skills to maintain powered access equipment.

A hands-on engineer with fault-finding ability will thrive in this position. The role focuses on servicing, diagnostics and machinery repairs within a fixed workshop location in Hayes, offering a stable working environment and

Qualifications

• Relevant experience maintaining powered access equipment.
• Knowledge of hydraulic systems, electrical circuits and mechanical components.
• Confidence in fault‑finding, servicing and machinery repairs.
• The ability to manage your tasks and support your workshop colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair scissor lifts, boom lifts and other powered access machinery.
• Diagnose hydraulic, electrical and mechanical faults.
• Complete preventative maintenance and equipment inspections.
• Repair or replace faulty components and carry out operational checks.
• Record servicing, repairs and equipment defects accurately.
• Maintain a safe, tidy and organised workshop.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Hydraulic skills

Job description

Powered Access Engineer - Hayes | £38,000 per year

Enjoy a workshop-based role with varied machinery servicing, fault-finding and repairs.

Are you a Powered Access Engineer looking for your next opportunity in Hayes? Use your mechanical, electrical and hydraulic skills to maintain powered access equipment, including scissor lifts, boom lifts and mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs).

This workshop position in Hayes would suit a Powered Access Technician or Plant Fitter with access equipment experience who enjoys hands‑on maintenance and solving technical problems.

Why apply / What's in it for you?

• You’ll earn £38,000 per year.
• You’ll enjoy a workshop-based role with a fixed working location.
• You’ll use your engineering skills across servicing, diagnostics and machinery repairs.
• You’ll work on varied access platforms, tackling mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults.

Key Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair scissor lifts, boom lifts and other powered access machinery.
• Diagnose hydraulic, electrical and mechanical faults.
• Complete preventative maintenance and equipment inspections.
• Repair or replace faulty components and carry out operational checks.
• Record servicing, repairs and equipment defects accurately.
• Maintain a safe, tidy and organised workshop.

What we’re looking for

• Relevant experience maintaining powered access equipment.
• Knowledge of hydraulic systems, electrical circuits and mechanical components.
• Confidence in fault‑finding, servicing and machinery repairs.
• A careful approach to safety and quality workmanship.
• The ability to manage your tasks and support your workshop colleagues.

Location | Hayes

Role | Powered Access Engineer