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Platform Access Engineer

Welfarehirenationwide
CompanyWelfarehirenationwide
CategoryEngineering
LocationNormanton
Remote
EmploymentNot stated
LevelNot stated
SalaryNot stated by the employer
First seen3 Aug 2026 (the employer did not state a posting date)
Last verified8 Aug 2026
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Description
Platform Access Engineer – AHN Share: Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Share via Email Job Summary Location: Normanton Depot Brand: Access Hire Job Type: Full time, Permanent Hours: Workshop based Apply for this role 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)