Powered Access Engineer

Smiths Hire are the Northwest’s Largest Independent Equipment Hire Company with 17 Hire It Centres located across the Region. In a period of expansion, we now have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Powered Access Engineer at our Manchester depots.

We’re currently in a period of expansion across the business, and we have a fantastic opportunity for a driven and enthusiastic Powered Access Engineer.

As a Powered Access Engineer you will be repairing and refurbishing all our powered access equipment and working closely with all our ‘Hire It’ Centres across the North West. You will also work closely with all our Service Engineers in all ‘Hire It’ Centres and report directly to the Depot Manager.

We are looking for a self-motivated and professional individual who wants to play an integral role in our fast growing company. You will need to have experience within the powered access rental market. Applicants from the crane, plant or fork truck industry will also be considered.

The key responsibilities for the Powered Access Engineer are;

  • Be able to display knowledge with hydraulic systems, electric motors, diesel engines.
  • The ability to fault find.
  • Carry out routine services.
  • Maintenance of the machines.
  • Pre-delivery inspections.
  • Keep accurate records of work carried out.
  • Carry out major and minor repairs and refurbishments.
  • Be able to estimate any damage/repair costs.
  • Be able to work at the pace and to the required quality off jobs as allocated to you on a daily basis by the Depot / Manager.

The key attributes of the Powered Access Engineer are;

  • CAP certification.
  • Great written and verbal communication skills.
  • Good team player.
  • Have a full clean UK Driving Licence.
  • Maintain Health and Safety to Company Standards.

Working hours: Monday – Friday 08:00am till 17:00pm Rotational Saturdays 08:00am till 12:00pm.

Company benefits:

  • Salary: Depending on Experience.
  • Saturday hours paid at time and a half.
  • 25 Days plus statutory holidays (33 days in total).
  • An extra 2 days holiday after 5 year’s service.
  • Weekly pay.
  • FREE tool hire for all employees – Excluding consumables and delivery.
  • Group Life Cover is provided at three times your annual salary.
  • My Wellbeing Services.
  • Employee Referral Scheme.
  • Pension scheme.
  • Full uniform provided.
  • Discounted personal legal services.

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