Depot 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.

Depot Engineer - Milton Keynes

Salary (DOE) + overtime + benefits.

AFI is currently recruiting for a Depot Engineer at our Milton Keynes depot.

You will be responsible for supporting the Senior Engineer in the smooth running of the depot and servicing and maintaining our expanding hire rental fleet.

• Carrying out pre-delivery inspections (PDIs), services, LOLER inspections, repairs, manufacturer updates and maintaining the corporate image of our fleet of rental machines.
• Accurately complete all necessary recording of checks using a company-issued PDA, following company procedure at all times.
• Communicate effectively with the engineering team and hire office to make sure that the depot maintains maximum machine availability.

We offer an excellent benefits package:

• 25 days holidays per year, plus statutory holidays
• Inclusion in a profit share scheme
• An auto-enrolment pension scheme with employer contributions
• Death-in-Service benefit of 2 x salary
• Paid overtime
• Company van
• Healthcare cash plan
• In addition, we have invested in an excellent induction programme and staff training (we currently hold an Investors in People award)

The ideal candidate:

• You must hold an engineering qualification - minimum NVQ Level 2 or equivalent
• Be competent in electro/hydraulic systems
• You will be experienced in fault-finding/diagnostics
• You will be working closely with customers and colleagues, so you must be able to communicate professionally
• You must be able to prioritise tasks in an ever-changing, demanding hire environment

You should have sound mechanical knowledge in a heavy plant background, i.e. powered access, tele-handlers, forklifts, cranes, etc.

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 BuildingConfidence, Gold RoSPA award - to name a few).

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

Join us as a Depot Engineer; apply today!