Platform Access Engineer
Welfarehirenationwide
| Company | Welfarehirenationwide |
| Category | Engineering |
| Location | Normanton |
| Remote | — |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Not stated |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| First seen | 3 Aug 2026 (the employer did not state a posting date) |
| Last verified | 8 Aug 2026 |
| Source | The employer's own careers page (company_site) |
Description
Platform Access Engineer – AHN
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Job Summary
Location:
Normanton Depot
Brand:
Access Hire
Job Type:
Full time, Permanent
Hours:
Workshop based
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Platform Access Engineer
*Must be CAP Qualified*
£20 per hour (£46,800 per year)
Access Hire Nationwide Ltd (Part of Kelling Group) is the UK’s largest, most modern specialist provider of van mounted MEWPs for hire and lease, with nationwide market-leading full-service provision.
Key Responsibilities:
Carry out pre-delivery inspections of vehicle mounted platforms at the Depot.
• Ensure compliance with the manufacturer’s guidelines, company policy and any regulations affecting the safe operation.
• Communicate effectively with the Depot Manager with regards to any defects or unsafe equipment.
• Investigate faults, diagnose, and repair platforms as required to ensure conformance with the company policy.
• Carry out LOLER inspections in compliance to the manufacturer’s guidelines & regulations.
• Correctly process all jobs on the works handheld tablet to include the allocation of labour time and any parts used, updating the status of all vehicles as appropriate.
• Ensure efficient stock control processes are adhered to for all parts/consumables used.
• Report any potential customer recharges or warranty repairs to the Service Department.
• Ensure that the company’s health and safety policy and procedures are adhered to at all times.
• Maintain the workshop/workspace in a clean and safe manner.
• Follow company’s Employee handbook policies and procedures at all times.
• Any other ad-hoc duties.
Requirements:
• Experience with mobile or vehicle mounted access platforms maintenance and inspection routines.
• IPAF Competent Assessed Person (CAP) qualification.
• Relevant general maintenance qualification and proven experience gained within the plant rental sector.
• Experience in auto electrics, hydraulics and diagnostics/fault finding.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and work well under pressure.
• Good interpersonal skills and an acute understanding good customer service.
Benefits:
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays per year
• Birthday off
• Life Insurance (2.5x annual salary)
• Company Referral Scheme (up to £1000 awarded)
• Company Cycle to Work Scheme – we buy the bike and you pay us back saving your NI
• Long Service Award – gifts, hampers, vouchers and more for long service
• Enhanced Company Pension Scheme (up to 5%, and via salary sacrifice where applicable)
• Medicash is our Healthcare Cash Plan (including access to virtual GP, and discounted prices at selected retailers and gyms)
• Learning & Development culture (professional qualifications, access to apprenticeships and more)