Powered Access / MEWPS Engineer

AFI group of companies; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Profit share

Pension scheme

Death-in-service

Healthcare plan

MyAFI benefits

Christmas bonus

Job summary

AFI group of companies in the UK is seeking a MEWPS Engineer in Caldicot. The role involves PDIs, servicing, LOLER inspections, and fault-finding on powered access equipment, with a focus on keeping the fleet reliable and compliant. You will attend site breakdowns, update records on a PDA, and liaise with the hire office to maximise machine availability. Applicants should have an engineering qualification (NVQ2) and IPAF/CAP where possible.

Qualifications

• Engineering qualification (NVQ level 2 or equivalent) required.
• Experience with fault-finding in electro/hydraulic systems.
• Strong communication with customers and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Carry out PDIs, servicing, LOLER inspections and repairs.
• Attend breakdowns on customer sites.
• Record checks using PDA and follow procedures.
• Maintain maximum machine availability through coordination.

Skills

Mobile engineer

Engineering

Plant maintenance

Diagnostics

PDI

LOLER inspections

Repairs

Customer communication

Education

NVQ level 2 or equivalent

Tools

IPAF licence

CAP licence

Job description

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.

MEWPS Engineer – Caldicot

The salary for this role is negotiable (DOE) plus overtime

About the Role

Role OverviewIn 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.

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.

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).

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