Powered Access Trainee

Powered Access Trainee

Full training provided, including IPAF Operator & Load/Unload certification. Great salary plus HGV Class 2 training and 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 range of truck mounts. We will support you through HGV Class 2 training and help you progress into a full driving and operating role at one of our branches.

• Carry out Pre‑Delivery Inspections on MEWPs, trucks, and tracked access machines.
• Operate truck‑mounted platforms at customer sites (full IPAF training provided).
• Support the engineering and operations teams across the branch.
• Learn all aspects of powered access operation and transport.
• Work toward your HGV Class 2 licence and future operator position.

• 25 days holiday, plus statutory holidays.
• Profit‑share scheme.
• Auto‑enrolment pension scheme with employer contributions.
• Death‑in‑Service benefit of 2 × salary.
• Healthcare cash plan.
• MyAFI employee benefits programme, including Cycle2
  
  Work and Aviva private medical insurance.
• Christmas bonus payment (discretionary).

• An enthusiastic, hands‑on learner who wants to build a long‑term career.
• Confident and friendly communicator with strong customer service skills.
• Mechanically minded with attention to detail.
• Full UK driving licence (required).
• IPAF or CSCS certification (bonus).
• Experience with plant or access machinery (bonus).
• Background in logistics, mechanical, or engineering work (bonus).

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.