Month: April 2026

Normanton

Access Hire part of Kelling Group

Mon-Fri – Start 7.30am

45hours per week

The ideal candidate must be confident and able to carry out vehicle diagnostics using a range of diagnostic equipment and also prepare vehicles for MOT test.

Responsibilities:

· Carry out routine maintenance and repairs on all types of vehicles.

· Inspect, diagnose and rectify any mechanical and electrical faults.

· Repair or replace broken or defective parts.

· Attend breakdowns on site, fault diagnosis and correct rectification.

· Correctly process all jobs on the works handheld tablet to include the allocation of labor and any parts used.

· Process any parts requirements and support the optimum parts stock level system.

· Be diligent and report any potential customer recharges to the Depot Manager and via the handheld tablet.

· Provide back-up support in other areas within the business.

· Ensure that the company’s health and safety policy and procedures are adhered to in relation to site operations.

· Be an ambassador for the company, ensuring a polite, friendly and professional manner at all times.

· Follow company’s Employee handbook policies and procedures.

· Any other duties requested by your Manager.

Requirements:

· Minimum 2 years’ experience as an LCV Technician.

· NVQ Level 3 qualification in Light Vehicle Mechanics, Maintenance Repair.

· Experience in carrying out diagnostic repairs and fault finding.

· A full current driving license.

· Ability to prioritise tasks, work well under pressure and to strict deadlines.

· Awareness and understanding of health and safety requirements.

· Good professionalism and ability to work as part of a team.

Benefits

• Life Assurance X2.5 of salary
• Cycle to work scheme
• Medicash
• Pension
• Long Service awards
• Internally FAST awards by nominations

Workshop based

Location: Normanton

£20 per hour (£46,800 per year) 

****Must be CAP Qualified****

Access Hire Nationwide Ltd (Part of Kelling Group) is the UK’s largest, most modern specialist provider of van mounted MEWPs for hire and lease, with nationwide market-leading full-service provision.

Responsibilities:

·         Carry out pre-delivery inspections of vehicle mounted platforms at the Depot.

·         Ensure compliance with the manufacturer’s guidelines, company policy and any regulations affecting the safe operation.

·         Communicate effectively with the Depot Manager with regards to any defects or unsafe equipment.

·         Investigate faults, diagnose, and repair platforms as required to ensure conformance with the company policy.

·         Carry out LOLER inspections in compliance to the manufacturer’s guidelines & regulations.

·         Correctly process all jobs on the works handheld tablet to include the allocation of labour time and any parts used, updating the status of all vehicles as appropriate.

·         Ensure efficient stock control processes are adhered to for all parts/consumables used.

·         Report any potential customer recharges or warranty repairs to the Service Department.

·         Ensure that the company’s health and safety policy and procedures are adhered to at all times.

·         Maintain the workshop/workspace in a clean and safe manner.

·         Follow company’s Employee handbook policies and procedures at all times.

·         Any other ad-hoc duties.

Requirements:

·         Experience with mobile or vehicle mounted access platforms maintenance and inspection routines.

·         IPAF Competent Assessed Person (CAP) qualification.

·         Relevant general maintenance qualification and proven experience gained within the plant rental sector.

·         Experience in auto electrics, hydraulics and diagnostics/fault finding.

·         Ability to prioritise tasks and work well under pressure.

·         Good interpersonal skills and an acute understanding good customer service.

Benefits:

·         25 days holiday plus bank holidays per year

·         Birthday off

·         Life Insurance (2.5x annual salary)

·         Company Referral Scheme (up to £1000 awarded)

·         Company Cycle to Work Scheme – we buy the bike and you pay us back saving your NI

·         Long Service Award – gifts, hampers, vouchers and more for long service

·         Enhanced Company Pension Scheme (up to 5%, and via salary sacrifice where applicable)

·         Medicash is our Healthcare Cash Plan (including access to virtual GP, and discounted prices at selected retailers and gyms)

·         Learning & Development culture (professional qualifications, access to apprenticeships and more)

Access Hire (Par of Kelling Group)

Breakdown Controller – Normanton
Type: Permanent, Full-time
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm

About Us:
Welcome to Kelling Group’s Access Hire team – the UK’s leading hirer of MEWPs and specialist vehicles! We’ve grown massively in recent years, with over 1,000 extra vehicles now on the road and more being hired every day. That growth has opened up plenty of opportunities for career progression, training, and personal development – from customer service and workshop experience to leadership training for those who want to climb the ranks.

Based in Normanton, we supply equipment all over the UK (and now into Northern Ireland!), from vehicle-mounted cherry pickers to clients in Power, Telecommunications, Local Authorities, Utilities, and other infrastructure sectors. We specialise in modern 3.5t–7t and 4×4 vehicles from Versalift and CPL, so you’ll be at the heart of some exciting operations every day!

What We’re Looking For:
We need someone with a sharp eye for detail, a can-do attitude, and the ability to think on their feet. As a Breakdown Controller, you’ll be the go-to problem solver, keeping our vehicles moving and our customers happy. You’ll need to work well independently, but also be a team player – liaising with garages, customers, and internal teams like Fleet, Hire Desk, and Operations.

What You’ll Do:

• Take breakdown calls and find solutions by coordinating with suppliers and engineering support.
• Keep customers updated via phone/email with progress reports on vehicle repairs.
• Minimise vehicle downtime and escalate issues when needed.
• Raise purchase orders, process recharges, and liaise with Accounts on billing queries.
• Work closely with Finance, Workshop, and Sales to keep things running smoothly.
• Keep accurate and detailed records in Syrinx.
• Always maintain professional, friendly, and courteous communication with customers and colleagues.
• Cover out-of-hours rota (additional pay applies).
• Any other ad-hoc duties to keep the operation ticking along.

What You’ll Bring:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Super organised with strong planning skills and attention to detail.
• Confident with Microsoft Office.
• Customer service experience (essential).
• Vehicle knowledge is a bonus, but not essential.
• A problem-solving mindset and ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Great interpersonal skills – you’ll be working with lots of different people!

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Extra leave (Birthday) – because everyone needs a break!
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• Employee discounts and store perks
• Cycle to work scheme
• Referral programme
• On-site parking (and yes, it’s free!)
• Supportive, fun, and fast-growing team

If you love keeping things running smoothly, solving problems on the fly, and being part of a dynamic team – we want to hear from you!

Normanton – Access Hire

 Type: Permanent, Full-time

 Working hours:  40 hours.

The ideal candidate must be confident, organised and able to carry out vehicle diagnostics using a range of diagnostic equipment and also prepare vehicles for MOT test.

Responsibilities:

• Carry out routine maintenance and repairs on all types of vehicles.
• Inspect, diagnose and rectify any mechanical and electrical faults.
• Repair or replace broken or defective parts. 
• Attend breakdowns on site, fault diagnosis and correct rectification.
• Correctly process all jobs on the works handheld tablet to include the allocation of labor and any parts used.
• Process any parts requirements and support the optimum parts stock level system. 
• Be diligent and report any potential customer recharges to the Depot Manager and via the handheld tablet.
• Provide back-up support in other areas within the business.
• Ensure that the company’s health and safety policy and procedures are adhered to in relation to site operations.
• Be an ambassador for the company, ensuring a polite, friendly and professional manner at all times.

• Any other duties requested by your Manager.

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as an LCV Technician.
• NVQ Level 3 qualification in Light Vehicle Mechanics, Maintenance Repair.
• Experience in carrying out diagnostic repairs and fault finding.
• A full current driving license.
• Ability to prioritise tasks, work well under pressure and to strict deadlines.
• Awareness and understanding of health and safety requirements.
• Good professionalism and ability to work as part of a team.