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:
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ISO9001
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ISO14001
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ISO45001
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Gold RoSPA award
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+ more
Please note that we operate a 2-stage interview process and online testing to screen candidates.
Do you want to work for a fast-paced, growing national company with excellent career stability and progression prospects where hard work is well rewarded? Have you worked in powered access using Cherry Pickers/MEWPS? Then a job with AFI is for you.
MEWPS Engineer – Wakefield
The salary for this role is negotiable (DOE) plus overtime
In brief, the position of MEWPS Engineer involves:
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Carrying out pre-delivery inspections (PDIs), services, LOLER inspections, repairs, and manufacturer updates, and maintaining the corporate image of our fleet of rental machines.
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Attending breakdowns on customer sites.
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Accurately recording all necessary checks using a company-issued PDA, following company procedure at all times.
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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.
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25 days holiday, plus statutory holidays.
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Inclusion in a profit share scheme.
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An auto-enrolment pension scheme with employer contributions (from aged 22, but voluntary enrolment can be made before this age. Opt-out available).
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Death-in-Service benefit of 2 x salary.
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Healthcare cash plan.
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MyAFI, a comprehensive employee benefits, rewards, and discount programme. Benefits include Cycle2Work scheme, Aviva private medical insurance, and Holiday Trading, to name a few.
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Christmas Bonus Payment (Discretionary).
- 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
- A valid CAP licence would be desirable.
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
