Regional MEWPS Engineer

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? Then a job with AFI is for you.

Regional MEWPS Engineer - North East

The salary for this role is negotiable (DOE) plus overtime, bonus, healthcare and pension.

AFI is currently recruiting an MEWPS Engineer based in the North East region.

You will be responsible for supporting our engineering team in the smooth running of the operations, servicing and maintaining our expanding hire rental fleet. As this is a mobile role, you will be provided with a company vehicle and will be supporting our engineering function by visiting customer sites in the North East region.

In brief, the position of MEWPS Engineer involves:

• Carrying out pre-delivery inspections (PDIs), services, LOLER inspections, repairs, and manufacturer updates, as well as maintaining the corporate image of our fleet of rental machines.
• Supporting our hire depot, our major repair centre, and attending breakdowns etc., on customer sites as required.
• Accurately recording all necessary checks using a company-issued tablet, following company procedure at all times.
• 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.

• You must hold an engineering qualification (ideally in plant maintenance) - minimum NVQ level 2 or equivalent.
• Competent in electro/hydraulic systems.
• Experienced in fault-finding/diagnostics.
• You will be working closely with customers and colleagues, so you must be able to communicate professionally.
• Able to prioritise tasks in an ever-changing, demanding hire environment.
• A valid IPAF Operator licence/certification is preferred, but training can be provided.

• Sound mechanical knowledge in a powered access or similar plant equipment background.

AFI Group is a leading provider of access solutions, from the hire and purchase of access equipment to accredited training and service/maintenance of machines. With a current network of 21 hire locations across the UK, AFI has a strong emphasis on Health and Safety and is proud to hold various accreditations (ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001, 5* Achilles Building Confidence, Gold RoSPA award - to name a few).

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