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Workshop Access Engineer

£35,000.00 - £50,000.00 per annum
Bedford
Temporary

Job Title: Workshop Access Engineer
Location: Bedford
Job Type: Temp - Perm
Industry: Technical

Workchain is currently seeking a Workshop Access Engineer to join our client's team in Bedford. This is a temp - perm position in the technical industry with a pay rate ranging from £35,000 to £50,000 per annum.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Meeting the expanding engineering requirements of our increasing locations and fleet numbers, ensuring continued compliance and certification of LOLER & PUWER legislation.

  • Ensuring “on hire” LOLER inspections (6 and 12 Months) are carried out in a timely professional manner at our customer sites.

  • Ensuring accurate records are produced and maintained (with admin support).

  • Working with our customers to provide high standards of engineering support for the organisation’s rental fleet while on hire.

  • Customer contact to attend site.

  • Fully responsive mobile engineering response (on-site and by phone).

  • Maintenance, repair, service and response to breakdowns of the companies rental fleet of MEWPS (on or off-site and by phone).

  • Ensure re-charge of repairs and other chargeable costs to the customer where applicable, in line with the companies policies and objectives.

  • Providing support to our warehouse, workshop and driving teams as required.

    Qualifications:

  • You must have relevant experience or qualifications within the powered access industry e.g. CAP, IPAF and manufacturer courses (desirable – training provided for the right candidate)

  • Be accredited with up-to-date LOLER qualifications - Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) preferred

  • Proven track record of ability to inspect and repair any fault across all aspects of Access / MEWP / Lifting equipment.

  • Electrical/hydraulic engineering qualifications or time served – competent with schematics

  • Familiar with a variety of manufacturer’s equipment

  • Ability to work with minimal supervision, operating autonomously as a key member of the companies engineering team

  • Good MS Office and computer literacy skills

  • Good with paperwork and accurate documentation

  • Excellent decision-making skills

  • Safety conscious

  • Great communication skills – both verbal and written across all disciplines and at all levels

  • Customer-focused with a commitment to delivering excellent service

  • Effective planning and organisation skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy

  • Good time-management

  • Self-motivation

  • Ability to work alone whilst also being a genuine team player

  • Possess a clean driving license

  • This role requires security/clearance for some of our customers and any offer may be subject to such clearances being obtained.

    If you meet the above qualifications and are looking for a temporary position as a Workshop Access Engineer in Bedford, we encourage you to apply through our website at workchain.co.uk. Please complete the online application form to be considered for this opportunity.