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Posted 30 July, 2026

Powered Access Engineer

Millers Vanguard
Bury, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

We are seeking a Powered Access Engineer to join our dynamic workshop team.You will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and inspection of powered access equipment, such as scissor lifts. This role requires technical expertise and a focus on safety to ensure that all equipment operates efficiently and meets regulatory standards.Duties as a Powered Access Engineer:Conduct thorough inspections of scissor lift machines to assess repair, replacement, or refurbishment needs, utilising initial field inspection reports.Perform standard diagnostic tests on machine components to determine their condition.Compile a detailed list of required parts and materials for machine preparation work.Perform overhaul, repair, or refurbishment tasks on scissor lifts in accordance with the agreed scope of work, which involves the removal of components, as well as the installation of original or replacement parts.Inspect and test completed machines to ensure they operate at expected performance levels.Specific Skills required for a Powered Access Engineer:Flexibility, organisational skills, and effective time management.Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to quality.Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a team.communication and interpersonal skills, fostering positive relationships.Organisational abilities, capable of working efficiently and meeting tight deadlines.Effective problem-solving skills.Knowledge:Level 2 NVQ / City & Guilds Mechanical Engineering, Electrical knowledge would be an advantage.Understanding of hydraulic, and mechanical systems.Familiarity with workshop Health and Safety practices.Internal training in the aspect of Powered Access / Scissor lifts will be given to the successful Candidate.Company InformationWho are we?Millers Vanguard are proud to have been supporting all the UKs Supermarket chains for over 40 years, in brief, we are the people in the background ensuring that supermarkets keep the Nation fed! Maintaining a wide and varied range of assets from food production equipment through to loading bay lifts.Our service are as follows:Nationwide reactive maintenanceHygienic Deep cleaning & Planned maintenance servicesRefurbishment, logistics and installation of equipmentWe do all of this with the firm foundations of being owned by the global Ali Group, whose turnover is in excess of £4 billion p.a.Our peopleDespite being a large operation here at Millers Vanguard we still firmly believe in running the business like we have done for the last 40 years, by valuing our biggest asset we have YOUthe employee.Our team of over 380 employees have the advantage of working in state-of-the-art working environments:New Technical response centreAward Winning research, Innovation, and recycling facilityStylish, modern Volkswagen VanWe believe in providing you with the very best environment and tools to do the job.Why Join UsJob Specific Uniform & tooling for all rolesCompany wide fun days and charity eventsCompany Pension24 Holidays per year plus bank holidaysRegular staff treats for employees and their familiesMonday Friday 08.00am 17.00pmJob Types: Full-time, PermanentBenefits:Company pensionFree parkingLife insuranceCompany EventsTPBN1_UKTJ