Hoist Engineer – AHN

Company: Kelling Group Limited
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Location: Altofts
Job Description:

Access Hire Nationwide Ltd (Part of Kelling Group) is the UK’s largest, most modern specialist provider of van mounted MEWPs for hire and lease, with nationwide market-leading full-service provision.

Key Responsibilities:

Carry out pre-delivery inspections of vehicle mounted platforms at the Depot.

  • Ensure compliance with the manufacturer’s guidelines, company policy and any regulations affecting the safe operation.
  • Communicate effectively with the Depot Manager with regards to any defects or unsafe equipment.
  • Investigate faults, diagnose, and repair platforms as required to ensure conformance with the company policy.
  • Carry out LOLER inspections in compliance to the manufacturer’s guidelines & regulations.
  • Correctly process all jobs on the works handheld tablet to include the allocation of labour time and any parts used, updating the status of all vehicles as appropriate.
  • Ensure efficient stock control processes are adhered to for all parts/consumables used.
  • Report any potential customer recharges or warranty repairs to the Service Department.
  • Ensure that the company’s health and safety policy and procedures are adhered to at all times.
  • Maintain the workshop/workspace in a clean and safe manner.
  • Follow company’s Employee handbook policies and procedures at all times.
  • Any other ad‑hoc duties.

Requirements:

  • Experience with mobile or vehicle mounted access platforms maintenance and inspection routines.
  • IPAF Competent Assessed Person (CAP) qualification.
  • Relevant general maintenance qualification and proven experience gained within the plant rental sector.
  • Experience in auto electrics, hydraulics and diagnostics/fault finding.
  • Ability to prioritise tasks and work well under pressure.
  • Good interpersonal skills and an acute understanding good customer service.
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays per year
  • Birthday off
  • Life Insurance (2.5x annual salary)
  • Company Referral Scheme (up to £1000 awarded)
  • Company Cycle to Work Scheme – we buy the bike and you pay us back saving your NI
  • Long Service Award – gifts, hampers, vouchers and more for long service
  • Enhanced Company Pension Scheme (up to 5%, and via salary sacrifice where applicable)
  • Medicash is our Healthcare Cash Plan (including access to virtual GP, and discounted prices at selected retailers and gyms)
  • Learning & Development culture (professional qualifications, access to apprenticeships and more)

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Posted: October 22nd, 2026