Access Platform Engineer – AHN

Jobs-April 22, 2026

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)