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 that is 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
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