Powered Access / Mewps Engineer

Afi Group; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Profit share

Pension scheme

Death-in-Service benefit

Healthcare cash plan

MyAFI benefits

Christmas Bonus

Job summary

AFI-Rentals, one of the UK’s leading powered access rental companies, is seeking an MEWPS Engineer based at our Peterborough depot. This is a mobile role visiting customer sites in the East region.

You will perform PDIs, services, LOLER inspections, repairs and updates, attend breakdowns, and record checks on a PDA while coordinating with the engineering team and hire office to maintain maximum machine availability.

Qualifications

• Engineering qualification (ideally in plant maintenance) – NVQ level 2 or equivalent.
• Competent in electro/hydraulic systems.
• Experience in fault-finding/diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Carry out pre-delivery inspections (PDIs), services, LOLER inspections, repairs and updates, maintaining fleet image.
• Attend breakdowns on customer sites.
• Accurately record checks using a PDA, following company procedure.
• Communicate with engineering team and hire office to maximise depot machine availability.

Skills

Engineering qualification

Electro/hydraulic systems

Fault-finding/diagnostics

Customer communication

Task prioritisation

IPAF licence

Powered access background

Education

NVQ level 2 in engineering or equivalent

Tools

PDA device

Job description

About the Role

As one of the largest and fastest-growing powered access companies in the UK, AFI-Rentals builds success by nurturing talent and rewarding hard work.

If you are looking for a fast-paced and rewarding career, we'd love to hear from you.

AFI is currently recruiting an MEWPS Engineer based from our Peterborough depot.

You will be responsible for supporting the Central Servicing Hub in the smooth-running of the operations and servicing and maintaining our expanding hire rental fleet. As this is a mobile role, you will be visiting customer sites in the East region.

Job Opportunity

• 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.

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.

Essential Skills

• 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.
• Sound mechanical knowledge in a powered access background.

About Company

AFI-Rentals are one of the UK’s leading powered access rental companies and we provide everything a person needs to work at height safely. From a modern specialist rental fleet to high-quality training, we are a one-stop-shop for the working-at-height industry.

Our core values are teamwork, customer service, and profitability, and we believe employee professional development is at the heart of our success.

We also have a strong emphasis on Health and Safety and are proud to hold various accreditations, such as:

• ISO9001
• ISO14001
• ISO45001
• Gold RoSPA award
• + more

Please note that we operate a 2-stage interview process and online testing to screen candidates.

DE&I

AFI Group of Companies provides equal opportunities and is committed to the principle of equality regardless of race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religious belief, political opinion or affiliation, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, age or disability.

We will apply employment policies that are fair, equitable and consistent with the skills and abilities of our employees and the needs of the business

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).