At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct Pre-Delivery Inspections on MEWPs and operate truck-mounted platforms at customer sites.
- Company: AFI-Rentals offers a hands-on career in powered access with full training provided.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days holiday, profit share scheme, and a healthcare cash plan.
- Other info: Discretionary Christmas Bonus Payment and support for HGV Class 2 training included.
- Why this job: Join a role with serious earning potential and clear progression to Class 2 Driver.
- Qualifications: Must have a full UK driving licence and be a mechanically minded, enthusiastic learner.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Full training provided, including IPAF Operator & Load/Unload certification.
Great salary + HGV Class 2 training + genuine career progression.
Basic Salary: £33,098 | OTE: £40,000 - £50,000.
Future Opportunity: Progress to Class 2 Driver & Truck Mount Operator.
Learn. Operate. Progress.
Looking for a hands-on career with serious earning potential? Join AFI-Rentals as a Powered Access Trainee and start your journey into the world of truck-mounted platforms and specialist access machinery. You’ll receive full training to carry out Pre-Delivery Inspections (PDIs) on MEWPs, trucks, and tracked machines, while learning to operate our impressive range of truck mounts. Alongside this, we’ll support you through your HGV Class 2 training and help you progress into a full Driving & Operating role at one of our branches.
What you’ll be doing:
- Carrying out Pre-Delivery Inspections (PDIs) on MEWPs, trucks, and tracked access machines.
- Operating truck-mounted platforms at customer sites (full IPAF training provided).
- Supporting the engineering and operations teams across the branch.
- Learning all aspects of powered access operation and transport.
- Working toward your HGV Class 2 licence and future operator position.
Benefits:
- 25 days holiday, plus statutory holidays.
- Inclusion in a profit share scheme.
- An auto-enrolment pension scheme with employer contributions (from age 22, but voluntary enrolment can be made before this age. Opt-out available).
- Death-in-Service benefit of 2x salary.
- Healthcare cash plan.
- MyAFI, a comprehensive employee benefits, rewards, and discount programme (Benefits include Cycle2Work scheme, Aviva private medical insurance, and Holiday Trading, to name a few).
- Christmas Bonus Payment (Discretionary).
Requirements:
- An enthusiastic, hands-on learner who wants to build a long-term career.
- Confident and friendly communicator with great customer service skills.
- Mechanically minded with attention to detail.
- Full UK driving licence (required).
Bonus Skills (Not Essential, But a Plus):
- IPAF or CSCS certification.
- Experience with plant or access machinery.
- Background in logistics, mechanical, or engineering work.
Ready to climb new heights? Join AFI-Rentals and start a rewarding career in powered access — with full training, great pay, and a clear route to becoming a qualified Truck Mount Operator. Apply now and take your first step toward a high-reaching future.
Powered Access Trainee in Gateshead employer: AFI Group of Companies
AFI-Rentals is located in the UK and provides comprehensive employee benefits including a Cycle2Work scheme and private medical insurance. The team focuses on developing skills in powered access machinery, ensuring employees have a clear path for career advancement.
