Workshop Service Engineer

HGV Technician Have you ever wondered how those breath-taking overhead camera angles are achieved in movies, or how we get a birds-eye view of a tee shot stroked down the middle of the fairway? The chances are it\’s because of powered access. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HGV Technician to join our Market leading Specialist Vehicles Division at Nationwide Platforms. As a workshop-based HGV Technician you will work within a busy depot as part of a team to inspect, repair and maintain our HGV and light commercial vehicles. In this role we look for people with an enthusiastic, pro-active approach and the relevant qualifications or experience in the associated industries. This is a fantastic chance to use your HGV engineering skills and join the UK market leader in powered access. In return you\’ll receive a competitive salary, opportunities for overtime, ongoing training, 25 days holiday, pension and life assurance. Responsibilities include: – Support the Workshop Service Manager in the effective running of the Depot workshop within the region. Carry out pre-delivery roadworthiness inspections (PDI) of machines at depot as required, and in conformance with manufacturer\’s specification, company policy and the regulations affecting the use. Ensure that there is no deficiency or defect likely to affect the safe working of a machine. Notify workshop service manager of any defective or unsafe equipment. Repair machines at depot to ensure conformance with manufactures specification and company policy. To complete planned preventative maintenance activities (PPM) including maintaining the appearance of the fleet to corporate standard. Handover machines to customers and familiarise customers with safe machine operation in accordance with company procedures. Act as an ambassador for the company, providing a high standard of customer care and being polite and professional always. Relay appropriate customer queries to depot staff as required. Accurately complete all relevant paperwork including engineer\’s report, off hire, pre/delivery inspection and service sheets. Update system on machine status change i.e. PDI carried out, machine under repair, statutory Inspection completed. Prepare vehicles (and trailers where applicable) for MOT test. About you: – Relevant HGV general maintenance qualification to level 2, and proven experience servicing and prepping vehicles to MOT standard. Have a mature outlook and the ability to prioritise tasks and work well under pressure. Understand the importance of compliance with statutory and company own policy service/inspection schedules relating to roadworthiness. HGV licence would be an advantage. Part of the Loxam Group, Nationwide Platforms are the UK\’s leading specialist provider of Powered Access rental equipment, with the largest and broadest fleet, local depots spread across the country and our wealth of experience partnering with companies in a variety of sectors including Construction, Warehouse & Distribution, Aviation, Facilities Management, Industrial Services, Telecoms and Media, our customers can depend on us to provide the right solution to support their every working at height need. At Nationwide Platforms, your safety is absolutely our priority. Our award winning BlueSky Solutions and Training division offer our customers access to the latest and safest ways to work and through long standing partnerships with our manufacturers, we will always provide equipment that will lead the way to a safer industry. Some of our innovations include the award-winning secondary guarding systems and Harness ONTM, a range of pioneering Material Handling Attachments (MHAs), and the SkySentryTM control and monitoring system. At Nationwide Platforms, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We recognise that a variety of perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is crucial to our success in the Powered Access industry. Our commitment is to ensure that every employee feels respected, valued, and supported in their work environment