Workshop Engineer

Job description

Workshop-Based Powered Access Engineer (Vehicle Mounted Platforms)

Normanton

Competitive Salary

Full-Time | Permanent | 45 hours (7:30am – 5:00pm)

A well-established, fast-paced equipment rental business is looking to recruit a Workshop-Based Powered Access Engineer to support its busy depot operation.

This is a hands-on role working on vehicle-mounted powered access platforms (MEWPs) ideal for someone who knows their kit and can keep machines compliant, safe and ready for hire.

The Role

• Carry out pre-delivery inspections on truck-mounted access platforms
• Diagnose faults and carry out repairs across mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems
• Ensure all equipment meets manufacturer guidelines and safety standards
• Accurately record work, labour and parts usage via tablet system
• Work closely with senior engineers, parts and operations teams
• Maintain high workshop standards and adhere to H&S at all times

What You Need

• Solid experience working on powered access / MEWPs (ideally vehicle-mounted)
• Background in plant hire, powered access, or equipment rental
• Strong fault-finding skills across hydraulics, electrics and diagnostics
• Relevant engineering / maintenance qualification
• Able to work at pace, prioritise workloads and take ownership

Desirable

• IPAF CAP (Competent Assessed Person) certification – enabling statutory inspections of powered access equipment in line with LOLER/PUWER
• IPAF PAL card
• Strong understanding of inspection standards and compliance requirements

The Opportunity

• Stable, growing business with strong workshop investment
• Clean, organised depot environment
• Plenty of overtime available
• Real scope to progress within engineering or operations

If you know powered access and want a role where you’re trusted to get on with it, this is worth a conversation.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Normanton

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

08-05-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English