Powered Access Trainee

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 will receive full training to carry out Pre‑Delivery Inspections (PDIs) on MEWPs, trucks, and tracked machines, while learning to operate our range of truck mounts.

Alongside this, we will 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

• 25 days holiday plus statutory holidays
• Inclusion in a profit share scheme
• An auto‑enrolment pension scheme with employer contributions (from age 22; voluntary enrolment before this age is available)
• Death‑in‑Service benefit of 2 x salary
• Healthcare cash plan
• MyAFI – a comprehensive employee benefits, rewards, and discount programme (including Cycle2
  
  Work scheme, Aviva private medical insurance, and Holiday Trading)
• Christmas Bonus Payment (Discretionary)

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)

• 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.