About the Role
Powered Access Trainee
Full training provided, including IPAF Operator & Load/Unload certification
Great salary + HGV Class 2 training + genuine career progression
Basic Salary: £35,412 | 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.
Job Opportunity
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
Essential Skills
What We're Looking For:
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.
About Company
AFI-Rentals are one of the UK's leading powered access rental companies and we provide everything a person needs to work at height safely. From a modern specialist rental fleet to high-quality training, we are a one-stop-shop for the working-at-height industry.
Our core values are teamwork, customer service, and profitability, and we believe employee professional development is at the heart of our success.
We also have a strong emphasis on Health and Safety and are proud to hold various accreditations, such as:
- ISO9001
- ISO14001
- ISO45001
- Gold RoSPA award
- + more
Please note that we operate a 2-stage interview process and online testing to screen candidates.
DE&I
AFI Group of Companies provides equal opportunities and is committed to the principle of equality regardless of race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religious belief, political opinion or affiliation, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, age or disability.
We will apply employment policies that are fair, equitable and consistent with the skills and abilities of our employees and the needs of the business
Benefits
- 25 days holiday, plus statutory holidays.
- Inclusion in a profit share scheme.
- An auto-enrolment pension scheme with employer contributions (from aged 22, but voluntary enrolment can be made before this age. Opt-out available).
- Death-in-Service benefit of 2 x 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).
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Powered Access Trainee in Milton Keynes employer: Afi Group
AFI Group is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment where you can develop your skills in powered access and machinery operation. With comprehensive training programmes, including full IPAF certification and HGV Class 2 support, employees benefit from clear career progression and strong earning potential. Join a team that values hands-on experience and fosters a culture of growth and collaboration across the UK’s leading powered access rental group.
