Jobs in Cuerdley Cross

As one of the largest and fastest-growing powered access companies in the UK, AFI-Rentals builds success by nurturing talent and rewarding hard work. If you are looking for a fast-paced, hands-on, and rewarding career with a clear route for progression, we’d love to hear from you.

Based from, our Liverpool depot, this 3-year apprenticeship combines practical, real-world workshop experience alongside specialist block-release training at F-TEC in Swindon, the UK's leading training provider for the powered access and material handling sectors.

About the RoleAs an Apprentice Engineer, you will gain valuable practical experience servicing and maintaining our expanding hire fleet of modern truck-mounted and powered access machinery. Working alongside experienced service engineers, you will learn to master complex systems.

•Depot Training: Inspect, service, fault-find, and repair systems on our fleet.

•Block Release College: Attend structured block-release modules at F-TEC Swindon to earn your Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard.

•Safety & Standards: Carry out Pre-Delivery Inspections (PDIs) and maintain accurate service records to ensure machines meet strict safety and industry regulations.

Qualified powered access engineers are in high demand across the UK. We don’t just offer a job—we offer a long-term career path where hard work is recognised and rewarded.

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).

Requirements

If you have a strong interest in developing skills as an engineer, we want to hear from you!

•Maths and English GCSEs at Grade 4 / C or above (or equivalent).

•A clear interest and natural aptitude for practical engineering.

•Genuine enthusiasm for the role and a strong desire to learn.

•Ability to work well under pressure, follow safety instructions, and contribute to a team.

•Willingness to attend block-release training modules at F-TEC in Swindon.

•A full UK driving licence (or working towards one) is advantageous for future progression