Senior Engineer & Workshop Leader – Heavy Plant Maintenance

AFI group of companies; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday, plus statutory

Profit share scheme

Auto‑enrolment pension scheme

Death‑in‑Service benefit of 2 x salary

Healthcare cash plan

MyAFI benefits

Christmas Bonus Payment

Job summary

AFI-Rentals is hiring a Senior Engineer for the Birmingham depot (West Bromwich) to manage the workshop, oversee the hire fleet, and lead a team of engineers. The role requires strong planning, hands‑on maintenance, and effective customer collaboration, with a focus on keeping machines ready for hire.

You will guide engineers, handle diagnostics and inspections, and drive performance in a fast-paced environment. An CAP licence is preferred, but training is available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ Level 2 or equivalent.
• Competent in electro/hydraulic systems.
• Experienced in fault‑finding/diagnostics.
• Must communicate professionally and motivate the team by leading from the front.
• Able to prioritise tasks in a demanding hire environment.
• CAP Licence preferred but training available for right candidate.
• Sound mechanical/electrical knowledge in a heavy plant LOLER background.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing and organising the day-to-day running of the workshop and workloads for your team of engineers.
• Using forward planning to ensure machine availability for hire, with servicing, LOLER, PDI, and repairs on schedule.
• Hands‑on repair, preventive maintenance and inspections of machines.
• Offer support and guidance to ensure engineers complete tasks effectively and efficiently.

Skills

Senior Engineer

Planning

Leadership

Maintenance

Inspection

PDI

LOLER

NVQ Level 2

Heavy Plant

Electronic

Hydraulic

Diagnostics

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 2

Job description

AFI-Rentals is hiring a Senior Engineer for the Birmingham depot (West Bromwich) to manage the workshop, oversee the hire fleet, and lead a team of engineers. The role requires strong planning, hands‑on maintenance, and effective customer collaboration, with a focus on keeping machines ready for hire.

You will guide engineers, handle diagnostics and inspections, and drive performance in a fast-paced environment. An CAP licence is preferred, but training is available for the right candidate.