Senior Engineer – Workshop & Fleet Maintenance Lead

AFI Group; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Vehicle included

Job summary

AFI Group is recruiting a Senior Engineer at the West Bromwich depot. You will oversee the workshop, plan for machine availability, supervise a team of engineers, and perform hands-on maintenance and inspections. Strong leadership and diagnostics skills are essential to drive performance.

The role requires managing workloads, coordinating with the hire office, and maintaining service schedules. NVQ2 or equivalent is required; CAP training is welcome but not mandatory, with opportunities for

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ Level 2 or equivalent.
• Competent in electro/hydraulic systems.
• Experienced in fault-finding/diagnostics.
• Able to communicate professionally and motivate the team.
• Able to prioritise tasks in a busy hire environment.
• CAP licence preferred; training available.
• Strong mechanical/electrical knowledge in heavy plant and LOLER.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing day-to-day running of the workshop and workloads for the team of engineers.
• Plan to ensure machinery availability, servicing, LOLER inspection, PDI, and repairs to schedule.
• Hands-on repair, preventative maintenance and inspections of machines.
• Provide guidance to engineers to ensure tasks are completed efficiently.
• Manage West Bromwich depot operations and collaborate with hire office.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Maintenance

Diagnostics

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 2

CAP training

Tools

CAP Licence

LOLER inspection

Diagnostics equipment

Job description

AFI Group is recruiting a Senior Engineer at the West Bromwich depot. You will oversee the workshop, plan for machine availability, supervise a team of engineers, and perform hands-on maintenance and inspections. Strong leadership and diagnostics skills are essential to drive performance.

The role requires managing workloads, coordinating with the hire office, and maintaining service schedules. NVQ2 or equivalent is required; CAP training is welcome but not mandatory, with opportunities for