Powered Access Engineer

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Wollaton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment LTD in Sleaford is seeking an experienced Powered Access Fitter to join their team. This hands-on role covers workshop repairs, servicing and PDI checks, along with field-based maintenance at customer sites, to keep powered access equipment safe and ready for hire. The successful candidate will have hands-on experience with powered access equipment and be able to diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults. IPAF/PAL not essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working on powered access equipment.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and repair skills.
• Confident diagnosing and repairing machinery.
• Experience with plant, agricultural or similar equipment.
• Reliable, hardworking and conscientious.
• Comfortable working both in a workshop and at customer sites.
• IPAF/PAL or CAP qualifications are not essential.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair powered access equipment.
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults.
• Carry out PDI inspections and machine checks.
• Attend customer sites to carry out repairs and maintenance.
• Ensure equipment is safe, reliable and ready for hire.
• Work independently and manage repairs through to completion.
• Support the wider plant and workshop operation when required.

Skills

Powered access experience

Mechanical fault-finding

Machinery repair

Plant equipment

Reliability

Field & workshop

Job description

Location: Sleaford
Salary: £38,000-£40,000 + Company Van
Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:00am-5:00pm

Bennett & Game are currently working with an established company within the powered access and plant hire industry, who are looking for an experienced Powered Access Fitter to join their team in Sleaford.

This is a hands‑on position working on a range of powered access equipment, with a mixture of workshop‑based repairs, servicing and PDI checks, alongside field‑based breakdown and maintenance work.

Key Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair powered access equipment
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults
• Carry out PDI inspections and machine checks
• Attend customer sites to carry out repairs and maintenance
• Ensure equipment is safe, reliable and ready for hire
• Work independently and manage repairs through to completion
• Support the wider plant and workshop operation when required

Requirements

• Previous experience working on powered access equipment
• Strong mechanical fault‑finding and repair skills
• Confident diagnosing and repairing machinery
• Experience with plant, agricultural or similar equipment will also be considered
• Reliable, hardworking and conscientious approach
• Comfortable working both in a workshop and out on customer sites

IPAF/PAL or CAP qualifications are not essential. The key requirement is genuine hands‑on experience and the ability to confidently diagnose, repair and maintain machinery.

What’s on Offer?

• £38,000-£40,000 depending on experience
• Company van
• Monday-Friday, 7:00am-5:00pm
• Workshop and field‑based role
• Long‑term opportunity with an established business
• Varied and hands‑on workload

If you’re an experienced Powered Access Fitter looking for a stable, long‑term opportunity with a company that values reliable and competent engineers