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Specialist Powered Access Engineer

AFI Group
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1 month ago
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About the Role🔧 Specialist Powered Access Engineer – Rothwell (Leeds)


đź’· Salary: Negotiable (Dependent on Experience)

🎓 Full product training + manufacturer updates provided

🚀 Join one of the UK’s leading powered access companies


🏗 Build. Maintain. Excel.


At AFI-Rentals, we’re one of the UK’s largest and fastest-growing powered access providers — and our success is built on the skill and dedication of our engineering team.

We’re now looking for a Specialist Powered Access Engineer to join our Rothwell (Leeds) depot.

In this role, you’ll support the Senior Engineer in maintaining and servicing our expanding hire fleet, ensuring maximum uptime and first-class safety standards.

If you’re looking for a rewarding, hands-on role in a growing company that values its engineers — we’d love to hear from you.


Job Opportunity🔧 What You’ll Be Doing:


âś” Carrying out Pre-Delivery Inspections (PDIs), services, and repairs on our powered access fleet

✔ Performing LOLER inspections and manufacturer updates

✔ Maintaining the corporate image and presentation of our machines

âś” Recording all work accurately using a company-issued PDA

âś” Working closely with the engineering team and hire office to ensure maximum machine availability


Essential Skills✅ What We’re Looking For:


✔ CAP qualification – mandatory

✔ An engineering qualification (minimum NVQ Level 2 or equivalent)

âś” Competence in electro-hydraulic systems

âś” Proven fault-finding and diagnostic skills

✔ A professional communicator — confident dealing with colleagues and customers

✔ Ability to prioritise tasks in a fast-paced hire environment

🌟 Desirable Skills:


âž• Strong mechanical knowledge in Powered Access, Truck-Mounted Vehicles, and Tracked Access Platforms

➕ Experience with LOLER inspections or working in a plant hire environment


🔥 Ready to elevate your engineering career?

Join AFI-Rentals and become part of a team that rewards expertise, invests in training, and keeps the UK’s working-at-height industry moving.


Apply today and take the next step in your powered access journey. ⚙️


About Company

AFI-Rentals are 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.

We also have a strong emphasis on Health and Safety and are proud to hold various accreditations, such as:

  • ISO9001
  • ISO14001
  • ISO45001
  • Gold RoSPA award
  • + more


Please note that we operate a 2-stage interview process and online testing to screen candidates.


DE&I

AFI Group of Companies provides equal opportunities and is committed to the principle of equality regardless of race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religious belief, political opinion or affiliation, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, age or disability.

We will apply employment policies that are fair, equitable and consistent with the skills and abilities of our employees and the needs of the business


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).

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