Job Description:

Depot Engineer (Powered Access)
Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire
£35,000 - £45,000
Days, 08:00 to 17:30

We are supporting a well-established powered access and plant hire business who are looking to appoint a Depot Engineer to join their workshop team in the LE65 area.

This is a hands-on workshop based role responsible for the inspection, maintenance, fault finding and repair of powered access equipment including scissor lifts, boom lifts, cherry pickers and telehandlers.

The role is based at a busy depot environment, working as part of a small engineering team to ensure equipment is fully serviced, safe and ready for hire.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned maintenance and reactive repairs on powered access and plant equipment
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic and basic electrical faults
• Inspect, service and prepare scissor lifts, boom lifts, telehandlers and similar machinery for hire
• Complete pre delivery inspections and safety checks
• Ensure all equipment is compliant with safety and operational standards
• Maintain accurate service and repair records
• Support workshop efficiency and turnaround targets
• Work collaboratively within the depot engineering team

Candidate Requirements

• Experience working as a Plant Fitter, Service Engineer, Access Engineer or similar role
• Strong mechanical and hydraulic fault finding skills
• Basic electrical diagnostic ability desirable
• Experience working with powered access equipment or plant hire machinery preferred
• Ability to work independently in a workshop environment
• Strong attention to detail with a safety focused mindset
• Full UK driving licence

If this role is of interest, please apply.