Workshop Engineer
CV-LibraryWF6, Normanton, City and Borough of WakefieldpermanentPosted: 5 May 2026
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Normanton
Competitive Salary
Full-Time | Permanent | 45 hours (7:30am – 5:00pm)
A well-established, fast-paced equipment rental business is looking to recruit a Workshop-Based Powered Access Engineer to support its busy depot operation.
This is a hands-on role working on vehicle-mounted powered access platforms (MEWPs) ideal for someone who knows their kit and can keep machines compliant, safe and ready for hire.
The Role
* Carry out pre-delivery inspections on truck-mounted access platforms
* Diagnose faults and carry out repairs across mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems
* Ensure all equipment meets manufacturer guidelines and safety standards
* Accurately record work, labour and parts usage via tablet system
* Work closely with senior engineers, parts and operations teams
* Maintain high workshop standards and adhere to H&S at all times
What You Need
* Solid experience working on powered access / MEWPs (ideally vehicle-mounted)
* Background in plant hire, powered access, or equipment rental
* Strong fault-finding skills across hydraulics, electrics and diagnostics
* Relevant engineering / maintenance qualification
* Able to work at pace, prioritise workloads and take ownership
Desirable
* IPAF CAP (Competent Assessed Person) certification – enabling statutory inspections of powered access equipment in line with LOLER/PUWER
* IPAF PAL card
* Strong understanding of inspection standards and compliance requirements
The Opportunity
* Stable, growing business with strong workshop investment
* Clean, organised depot environment
* Plenty of overtime available
* Real scope to progress within engineering or operations
If you know powered access and want a role where you’re trusted to get on with it, this is worth a conversation
Normanton
Competitive Salary
Full-Time | Permanent | 45 hours (7:30am – 5:00pm)
A well-established, fast-paced equipment rental business is looking to recruit a Workshop-Based Powered Access Engineer to support its busy depot operation.
This is a hands-on role working on vehicle-mounted powered access platforms (MEWPs) ideal for someone who knows their kit and can keep machines compliant, safe and ready for hire.
The Role
* Carry out pre-delivery inspections on truck-mounted access platforms
* Diagnose faults and carry out repairs across mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems
* Ensure all equipment meets manufacturer guidelines and safety standards
* Accurately record work, labour and parts usage via tablet system
* Work closely with senior engineers, parts and operations teams
* Maintain high workshop standards and adhere to H&S at all times
What You Need
* Solid experience working on powered access / MEWPs (ideally vehicle-mounted)
* Background in plant hire, powered access, or equipment rental
* Strong fault-finding skills across hydraulics, electrics and diagnostics
* Relevant engineering / maintenance qualification
* Able to work at pace, prioritise workloads and take ownership
Desirable
* IPAF CAP (Competent Assessed Person) certification – enabling statutory inspections of powered access equipment in line with LOLER/PUWER
* IPAF PAL card
* Strong understanding of inspection standards and compliance requirements
The Opportunity
* Stable, growing business with strong workshop investment
* Clean, organised depot environment
* Plenty of overtime available
* Real scope to progress within engineering or operations
If you know powered access and want a role where you’re trusted to get on with it, this is worth a conversation