Powered Access / MEWPS Engineer

AFI group of companies; Whittlesey; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Profit share

Pension scheme

Death-in-Service

Healthcare cash plan

MyAFI benefits

Christmas bonus

Job summary

AFI group of companies is seeking a MEWPS Engineer based from our Peterborough depot, covering the East region with a mobile role visiting customer sites. You will perform PDIs, servicing, LOLER inspections, and repairs while maintaining our fleet's reliability and image.

Ideal candidates hold an engineering qualification (NVQ2 or equivalent) and robust electro/hydraulic knowledge, with fault-finding skills and professional communication. IPAF licence is required.

Qualifications

• Engineering qualification (ideally in plant maintenance) - NVQ level 2 or equivalent.
• Competent in electro/hydraulic systems.
• Experienced in fault-finding/diagnostics.
• Able to communicate professionally with customers and colleagues.
• Able to prioritise tasks in a fast-paced hire environment.
• IPAF Operator licence/certification required.
• Sound mechanical knowledge in a powered access background.

Responsibilities

• Carry out pre-delivery inspections (PDIs), services, LOLER inspections, repairs and manufacturer updates.
• Attend breakdowns on customer sites.
• Record checks using a PDA and follow company procedure.
• Communicate with the engineering team and hire office to maximise machine availability.

Skills

Electro/hydraulic

Diagnostics

Mobile engineer

PDI

Fault finding

Communication

Prioritisation

Education

NVQ level 2 in engineering

Engineering qualification

Job description

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.

About the Role

• 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.
• Sound mechanical knowledge in a powered access background