As one of the largest and fastest-growing powered access companies in the UK, AFI-Rentals builds success by nurturing talent and rewarding hard work. If you are looking for a fast-paced and rewarding career, we'd love to hear from you.
AFI Rentals is currently recruiting for an experienced MEWP Engineer to focus exclusively on the truck and track mount platforms. The Truck and Track Mount Engineer role will include all aspects of preventive maintenance as well as repairs and breakdown support.
We would welcome applications for this MEWP Engineer role from people with a background in powered access or a similar industry (forklifts, cranes, heavy plant, etc.) with the following skills and experience: truck and track mount engineer, engineering, LOLER inspections, NVQ Level 2, diagnostics, as a mechanical engineer, or electrical engineer. Apply today, and we'll be in touch with the next steps.
Your responsibilities as an MEWP engineer will include:
- Carrying out pre-delivery inspections (PDIs), services, LOLER inspections, repairs, manufacturer updates, and maintaining the corporate image of our fleet of rental machines.
- Attending breakdowns on customer sites.
- Accurately completing all necessary recording of checks using a company-issued PDA, following company procedure at all times.
- Communicating effectively with the engineering team and hire office to make sure that the depot maintains maximum machine availability.
Benefits
- 25 days holiday, plus statutory holidays.
- Inclusion in a profit share scheme.
- An auto-enrolment pension scheme with employer contributions (from age 22, but voluntary enrolment can be made before this age. Opt-out available.)
- Death-in-Service benefit of 2 x salary.
- Healthcare cash plan.
- MyAFI - a comprehensive employee benefits, rewards, and discount programme. Benefits include the Cycle2Work Scheme, Aviva private medical insurance, and holiday trading, to name a few.
- £100 Christmas bonus.
Essential Skills
- You must be competent in electro/hydraulic systems.
- You will be experienced in fault-finding/diagnostics.
- You will be working closely with customers and colleagues, so you must be able to communicate professionally.
- You must be able to prioritise tasks in an ever-changing, demanding hire environment.
- You must hold an engineering qualification - minimum NVQ Level 2 or equivalent.
Desirable Skills
- You should have sound mechanical knowledge in a heavy plant LOLER background, i.e. powered access or forklifts.
- You will ideally hold a CAP (Competent Assessed Person) licence for inspecting powered access equipment.
About Company
AFI-Rentals is one of the UK's leading powered access rental companies, and we provide everything a person needs to work at height safely. From a modern specialist rental fleet to high-quality training, we are a one-stop shop for the working-at-height industry.
Our core values are teamwork, customer service, and profitability, and we believe employee professional development is at the heart of our success. Because of this, we are an accredited Investors in People company - and have been for many years.
We also have a strong emphasis on Health and Safety and are proud to hold various accreditations, such as:
- ISO9001
- ISO14001
- ISO45001
- 5-Star Achilles Building Confidence
- Gold RoSPA award
- + more
Please note that we operate a 2-stage interview process and online testing to screen candidates.