Powered Access / MEWPS Engineer

AFI Group of companies; Caerwent; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Profit share

Pension scheme

Death-in-Service

Private healthcare

MyAFI benefits

Cycle2Work

Holiday Trading

Christmas bonus

Job summary

AFI Group of companies is seeking a MEWPS Engineer in Caldicot. The role involves carrying out PDIs, servicing, LOLER inspections, repairs, and updates to a fleet of rental machines.

You will attend on-site breakdowns and maintain active communication with the engineering team and hire office to ensure maximum machine availability. Applicants should hold an engineering qualification (ideally in plant maintenance) and a minimum NVQ level 2, be competent in electro/hydraulic systems, and have

Qualifications

• Engineering qualification (ideally plant maintenance).
• NVQ level 2 or equivalent.
• IPAF licence is required.
• Desirable CAP licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out PDIs, services, LOLER inspections, repairs, and manufacturer updates.
• Attend breakdowns on customer sites.
• Record checks using PDA and follow procedures.
• Communicate with engineering team and hire office to maximise machine availability.

Skills

NVQ level 2

IPAF Operator

electro/hydraulic systems

fault-finding/diagnostics

customer communication

PDI/servicing

LOLER inspections

Education

Engineering qualification (plant maintenance)

Job description

MEWPS Engineer - Caldicot Do you want to work for a fast-paced, growing national company with excellent career stability and progression prospects where hard work is well rewarded? Have you worked in powered access using Cherry Pickers/MEWPS? Then a job with AFI is for you. The salary for this role is negotiable (DOE) plus overtime.

We would welcome applications for this MEWPS Engineer role with the following skills: mobile engineer, engineering, NVQ level 2, plant maintenance, communication, diagnostics, PDI, servicing, LOLER inspections, repairs, and powered access.

Role Overview

In brief, the position of MEWPS Engineer involves:

• Carrying out pre-delivery inspections (PDIs), services, LOLER inspections, repairs, and manufacturer updates, and maintaining the corporate image of our fleet of rental machines.
• Attending breakdowns on customer sites.
• Accurately recording all necessary checks using a company-issued PDA, following company procedure at all times.
• Communicating effectively with the engineering team and hire office to make sure that the depot maintains maximum machine availability.

Requirements

• You must hold an engineering qualification (ideally in plant maintenance) - minimum NVQ level 2 or equivalent.
• Be competent in electro/hydraulic systems.
• You will be experienced in fault-finding/diagnostics.
• You will be working closely with customers and colleagues, so you must be able to communicate professionally.
• You must be able to prioritise tasks in an ever-changing, demanding hire environment.
• A valid IPAF Operator licence/certification is required.
• A valid CAP licence would be desirable.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday, plus statutory holidays.
• Inclusion in a profit share scheme.
• An auto-enrolment pension scheme with employer contributions (from aged 22, but voluntary enrolment can be made before this age. Opt-out available).
• Death-in-Service benefit of 2 x salary.
• Healthcare cash plan.
• MyAFI, a comprehensive employee benefits, rewards, and discount programme. Benefits include Cycle2Work scheme, Aviva private medical insurance, and Holiday Trading, to name a few.
• Christmas Bonus Payment (Discretionary).