Workshop Service Engineer

Nationwide Platforms; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading powered access rental provider in the UK is seeking a Workshop Service Engineer to inspect, repair, and maintain machines such as booms and scissor lifts. Ideal candidates will have experience in mechanical or electrical engineering, with training provided. This role offers competitive salary and benefits including health care and 25 days holiday.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Life assurance (x2 contractual salary)

Westfield health care plan

25 days holiday

Pension

Qualifications

• Experience in diesel engineering, auto electrics, hydraulics, and diagnostics fault finding.
• Have a mature outlook and the ability to prioritise tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Service Engineer in running the depot workshop.
• Repair machines at depot or on site as required.
• Complete planned maintenance activities.
• Act as an ambassador for the company providing excellent customer care.

Skills

Mechanical engineering experience

Electrical engineering experience

Customer service skills

Ability to prioritize tasks

Education

Relevant general engineering maintenance qualification, preferably NVQ level 3

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a keen and experienced service engineer, fitter, technician or mechanic to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is either an experienced powered access engineer OR someone with experience as a car mechanic, plant fitter or similar who wants to do something different. As a Workshop Service Engineer for Nationwide Platforms you will work within a busy depot to inspect, repair and maintain our machines ensuring they are ready for use by our customers. Our machines are powered access machines such as booms and scissor lifts. Full training will be provided, so with a great attitude, willingness to learn, and some mechanical/electrical engineering experience, this could be the role for you. In reward we offer a competitive salary, life assurance x2 contractual salary, Westfield health care plan, 25 days holiday and a pension. Working hours are Monday - Friday 8am - 5.30pm.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Service Engineer in the effective running of the Depot workshop within the region.
• Carry out pre-delivery inspections (PDI) of machines at client premises and at depot as required, and in conformance with manufacturer’s specification, company policy and the regulations affecting the use. Ensure that there is no deficiency or defect likely to affect the safe working of a machine. Notify appropriate manager of any defective or unsafe equipment.
• Repair machines at depot or on site as required to ensure conformance with manufacturer’s specification and company policy.
• Complete planned maintenance activities including maintaining the appearance of the fleet to corporate standard.
• Handover machines to customers and familiarise customers with safe machine operation in accordance with company procedures.
• 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 including engineer's report, off hire, pre/delivery inspection and service sheets.
• Update system on machine status change, e.g. PDI carried out, machine under repair, 6 monthly statutory inspection completed.
• Relevant general engineering maintenance qualification, preferably to NVQ level 3 or equivalent.
• Experience in diesel engineering, auto electrics, hydraulics and diagnostics fault finding.
• Have a mature outlook and the ability to prioritise tasks and work well under pressure.
• Understand the importance of excellent customer service.

Company information

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, safety is our priority. Our BlueSky Solutions and Training division offers customers access to the latest and safest ways to work and, through long standing partnerships with our manufacturers, we will always provide equipment that leads 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. Nationwide Platforms is committed 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 Nationwide Platforms.