Workshop Repair Engineer

Nationwide Platforms Limited; Cranfield; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days annual holiday + bank holidays

Westfield Health Cash Plan

Life Assurance

Auto enrolment pension

Lifestyle benefits – Discount on high‑

Job summary

Nationwide Platforms is seeking a Workshop Repair Engineer at our Bedford depot to repair fleet assets to company and legislative standards. The role includes supporting the Workshop Service Manager, performing routine and complex repairs, and maintaining KPIs for machines under repair.

The ideal candidate will hold an NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in engineering maintenance and an IPAF licence, with experience in diesel, auto electrics, hydraulics and diagnostics.

Qualifications

• Experience completing complex engineering repairs.
• Relevant general engineering maintenance qualification, preferably NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• IPAF Operator Licence.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and work under pressure.
• Experience in diesel engineering, auto electrics, hydraulics and diagnostics fault finding.
• Understand the importance of excellent customer service.
• Ability to use basic functions of the operating system (L-Vis) to complete tasks.
• Use all PPE as prescribed in a safe and proper manner.

Responsibilities

• Support the Workshop Service Manager in the effective running of the Depot workshop, ensuring machines under repair KPIs are maintained at manageable levels.
• Undertake routine and complex repairs to machines at depot to ensure conformance with manufactures specification and company policy.
• Work with the depot team to keep the quantity and time machines are under repair low, in line with depot KPIs.
• Act as an ambassador for the company, providing high standard of customer care and directing queries to depot staff as required.
• Accurately complete all relevant paperwork using the Company’s engineering system/application.
• Update the system on machine status changes (PDI/PHI carried out, etc.).
• Be an ambassador for and ensure compliance with Quality, Health & Safety standards and policies.

Skills

Customer service

Prioritisation under pressure

Diagnostics fault finding

Problem solving

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent engineering maintenance qualification

IPAF Operator Licence

Tools

L-Vis system

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Workshop Repair Engineer to join the engineering team at our Depot in Bedford.

As a Workshop Repair Engineer you will be responsible for Repair depot fleet assets to company and legislative standards

In return you will receive a Competitive Salary, 25 days annual holiday plus bank holidays, Westfield Health Cash Plan, Life Assurance, Auto enrolment pension scheme and Lifestyle benefits – Discount on selected high street store.

Responsibilities include:

• Support the Workshop Service Manager in the effective running of the Depot workshop, ensuring that machines under repair KPIs are maintained at manageable levels.
• Undertake routine and complex repairs to machines at depot to ensure conformance with manufactures specification and company policy.
• Working with the depot team ensure the quantity and amount of time machines are under repair is kept a low as possible, in line with depot KPIs.
• Act as an ambassador for the company, providing a high standard of customer care and being polite at all times. Relay appropriate customer queries to depot staff as required.
• Accurately complete all relevant paperwork, using Company’s engineering system/application.
• Update system on machine status change i.e. PDI/PHI carried out, Machine under repair, 6 monthly statutory Inspection completed, etc.
• Be an ambassador for and ensure compliance of Quality, Health & Safety standards, and policies.

The ideal candidate will have/be:

• IPAF Operator Licence.
• Relevant general engineering maintenance qualification, preferably to NVQ level 3 or equivalent.
• Experience of completing complex engineering repairs.
• Have a mature outlook and the ability to prioritise tasks and work well under pressure.
• Understand the importance of excellent customer service.
• Experience in diesel engineering, auto electrics, hydraulics and diagnostics fault finding.
• Ability to use basic functions of the operating system (L-Vis) to complete tasks relevant to role.
• Ability to complete basic company administration processes in line with role.
• Use all equipment, tools and PPE as prescribed in a safe and proper manner.

Part of the Loxam Group, Nationwide Platforms are the UK's leading specialist provider of Powered Access rental equipment, with the largest and broadest fleet, local depots spread across the country and our wealth of experience partnering with companies in a variety of sectors including Construction, Warehouse & Distribution, Aviation, Facilities Management, Industrial Services, Telecoms and Media, our customers can depend on us to provide the right solution to support their every working at height need.

At Nationwide Platforms, your safety is absolutely our priority. Our award winning BlueSky Solutions and Training division offer our customers access to the latest and safest ways to work and through long standing partnerships with our manufacturers, we will always provide equipment that will lead the way to a safer industry. Some of our innovations include the award-winning secondary guarding systems and Harness ON, a range of pioneering Material Handling Attachments (MHAs), and the SkySentry control and monitoring system.

At Nationwide Platforms, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We recognise that a variety of perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is crucial to our success in the Powered Access industry. Our commitment is to ensure that every employee feels respected, valued, and supported in their work environment