Workshop Service Engineer

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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 maybe you are an experienced car mechanic, plant fitter or similar and want to do something a bit 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, but don’t worry, full training will be provided. If you have a great attitude, are willing to learn, and have some mechanical/electrical engineering experience, then this could be the role for you.

We offer a competitive salary, life assurance (x2 contractual salary), Westfield healthcare plan, 25 days holiday, and a pension. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5:30 pm.

Responsibilities include:

• 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 the depot as required, ensuring conformance with manufacturer’s specifications, company policies, and safety regulations. Notify management of any defective or unsafe equipment.
• Repair machines at the depot or on-site to ensure they meet manufacturer’s specifications and company standards.
• Complete planned maintenance activities and maintain the appearance of the fleet to corporate standards.
• Handover machines to customers and familiarize them with safe operation procedures.
• Act as an ambassador for the company by providing high-quality customer care and maintaining professionalism.
• Accurately complete all relevant paperwork, including reports, off-hire, inspections, and service sheets.
• Update the system regarding machine status changes, such as PDI completion, repairs, or statutory inspections.

About you:

• Relevant general engineering maintenance qualification, preferably NVQ level 3 or equivalent.
• Experience in diesel engineering, auto electrics, hydraulics, and fault diagnostics.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, work well under pressure, and maintain a mature outlook.
• Understanding the importance of excellent customer service.

Nationwide Platforms is the UK’s market-leading powered access rental company, with a fleet of over 15,500 machines across 38 depots. It also boasts Europe’s largest powered access training department, delivering comprehensive working at height courses. Nationwide Platforms is part of Loxam, Europe’s largest equipment rental company.