Powered Access / MEWPS Engineer

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 is currently recruiting an MEWPS Engineer based from our Peterborough depot.

You will be responsible for supporting the Central Servicing Hub in the smooth-running of the operations and servicing and maintaining our expanding hire rental fleet. As this is a mobile role, you will be visiting customer sites in the East region.

About the Role

Carrying out pre-delivery inspections (PDIs), services, LOLER inspections, repairs, and manufacturer updates, and maintaining the corporate image of our fleet of rental machines. Attending breakdowns on customer sites. Accurately recording all necessary 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.

We would welcome applications for this MEWPS Engineer role with the following skills: mobile engineer, engineering, NVQ level 2, plant maintenance, communication, diagnostics, PDI, servicing, LOLER inspections, repairs, and powered access.

Benefits

25 days holiday, plus statutory holidays. Inclusion in a profit share scheme. An auto-enrolment pension scheme with employer contributions (from aged 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 Cycle2Work scheme, Aviva private medical insurance, and Holiday Trading, to name a few. Christmas Bonus Payment (Discretionary).

Requirements

You must hold an engineering qualification (ideally in plant maintenance) – minimum NVQ level 2 or equivalent. 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. A valid IPAF Operator licence/certification is required. Sound mechanical knowledge in a powered access background