Job Description:

Powered Access Engineer

Location: Near Truro, Cornwall
Hours: 8am - 5pm, Monday - Friday
Salary: Up to £40,000 Dependent on Experience.
Holiday: 28 Days incl. Bank Holidays
Sector: Engineering, Maintenance, Access Machinery

Our client is a specialist company that provides powered access equipment hire across the South West of England, including Devon, Cornwall, Somerset, and surrounding areas. The company supplies a wide range of machinery such as cherry pickers, scissor lifts, boom lifts, telehandlers, spider lifts, and ultra booms for construction and industrial projects. They also offer site surveys, qualified operators, and engineering support to ensure customers receive the most suitable and safe access solution for their work. As part of the Access Link network and an IPAF Rental+ accredited company, they deliver nationwide coverage while maintaining high standards in safety, training, and customer service.

They are now looking to recruit a Powered Access Engineer to support their busy Cornwall depot, playing a key role in the maintenance, servicing, inspection, and repair of a wide range of powered access equipment. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and growing business, working alongside an experienced engineer within a supportive and collaborative team environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring all machinery is maintained to the highest safety and performance standards, minimising downtime and supporting efficient operations across the depot. Strong teamwork skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work independently while managing workloads effectively will be essential for success in this role.

Position Duties

• Servicing, inspection, maintenance and repair of equipment including but not limited to scissor lifts, boom lifts, telehandlers, static booms and ultra booms.
• Ensuring high level safety and performance standards while in post for all equipment
• Update and maintain details and accurate records of servicing and maintenance
• Fault find and diagnostics of power access equipment
• Strong Ability to read and understand drawings and instructions
• Completion of new equipment training as necessary

Position Requirements

• IPAF Qualification is essential along with CAP qualification
• Background in servicing and maintenance of powered access equipment, or similar equipment
• Electrical and hydraulic experience
• Ability to prioritise work to minimise downtime cost in between use of equipment and align with demand
• Full Driving Licence
• Ability the reliably commute to the Cornwall based Depot daily
• The successful candidate will be required to work as part of a team and independently as required.

Position Remuneration

• Salary up to £40,000 depending on experience
• Regular working hours, Monday to Friday with some flexibility available to the right candidate
• 20 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• Company pension scheme

This is an opportunity to join a well-established, market leader in powered access equipment and servicing.

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