Powered Access Trainee

About us

AFI-Rentals are one of the UK’s leading powered access rental companies and we provide everything a person needs to work at height safely. From a modern specialist rental fleet to high-quality training, we are a one-stop-shop for the working-at-height industry.

Our core values are teamwork, customer service, and profitability, and we believe employee professional development is at the heart of our success.

We also have a strong emphasis on Health and Safety and are proud to hold various accreditations, such as:

• ISO9001
• ISO14001
• ISO45001
• Gold RoSPA award
• • more

Please note that we operate a 2-stage interview process and online testing to screen candidates.

About the Role

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

Alongside this, we’ll support you through your HGV Class 2 training and help you progress into a full Driving & Operating role at one of our branches.

Job Opportunity

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

Company 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).

Essential Skills

✅ 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)

Bonus Skills (Not Essential, But a Plus!):

➕ 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.

DEI Statement

AFI Group of Companies provides equal opportunities and is committed to the principle of equality regardless of race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religious belief, political opinion or affiliation, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, age or disability.

We will apply employment policies that are fair, equitable and consistent with the skills and abilities of our employees and the needs of the business