Overview
The Workshop Engineer is responsible for the servicing, maintenance, refurbishment, and repair of powered access equipment within the workshop. The role ensures all equipment meets the highest standards of safety, performance, and reliability, supporting the delivery of excellent customer service.
The post holder will carry out diagnostic, inspection, and compliance activities to ensure equipment is fully operational, compliant with relevant regulations, and ready for hire.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine servicing, maintenance, repair, and refurbishment of powered access equipment
- Diagnose and rectify faults across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
- Conduct pre-delivery inspections (PDI) and inspections on returned hire equipment
- Carry out LOLER inspections and ensure compliance with all relevant safety standards
- Ensure all equipment is safe, fully functional, and ready for hire
- Follow and adhere to all Quality Management System procedures
- Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment within the workshop and company vehicles
Skills
- Proven experience working with powered access equipment or similar plant machinery
- Strong fault-finding and diagnostic capabilities
- IPAF and CAP licences are essential
- NVQ qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline
- Full, clean UK driving licence
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Demonstrates a strong commitment to quality, safety, and customer service excellence
This position is ideal for individuals passionate about engineering within the powered access sector who are eager to enhance their technical skills in a professional environment.
The Company
At Hire Safe Solutions, we’re proud to be the leading provider of powered access solutions and related products for working at height. Since our founding in 2013, we’ve built a reputation for being honest, reliable, and responsive.
We strive to be the most respected powered access provider by delivering exceptional service, uncompromising safety, and innovative solutions that elevate our customers’ success and set new standards across the industry.
We’re passionate about our customers, our team, and the power of innovation. Our business is constantly evolving to meet the changing needs of our clients and to stay ahead in a dynamic market.
Safety is at the heart of everything we do. With curious minds and a forward-thinking approach, we’re committed to being at the cutting edge of powered access technology. Our fast-paced, collaborative environment thrives on purposeful communication and genuine interest in our customers and their businesses.
We take pride in helping businesses deliver their projects successfully - offering expert guidance and tailored solutions so they can focus on what they do best: growing and making money.
When our customers succeed, we succeed. When our people grow, our business grows with them.
Why work with us
We're a fast-growing, people-first business where ideas turn into action and doing things right is how success is built.
- Competitive salary
- 26 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Private medical insurance & health cash plan
- Group life assurance, critical illness cover & income protection
- Pension - employer match up to 10%
Pay: £13.00-£15.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Darlington (North East Region)
