PDI Engineer

AFI Group of companies

PDI Engineer

£28875

AFI Group of companies, Penhow, Casnewydd - Newport

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 15 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 04380a7f329f410eb05c8039f9882b3d

Full Job Description

Under the direction of the Senior Engineer, you will be responsible for completing pre-delivery inspections as required at the depot and performing other engineering tasks as necessary.,

  • Carry out PDIs, services, repairs, and manufacturer updates, and maintain the corporate image of our fleet of rental machines.

  • Accurately complete all necessary recording of checks using a company-issued PDA, following company procedure at all times.

  • Communicate effectively with the engineering team and hire office to make sure that the depot maintains maximum machine availability.

  • 45 hours a week


  • This PDI Engineer role would suit candidates with experience or enthusiasm for learning new skills in engineering, plant, servicing, repairs, maintenance, PDA, electrical engineering, hydraulic systems, and pre-delivery inspections.

  • Eager to learn and develop new skills

  • Interest in mechanical/electrical equipment and engineering (full training will be provided on our machinery)

  • Hardworking and committed

  • A team player

  • Able to work using initiative

    AFI group of companies


  • Caldicot, Wales

    Do you want to work for a fast-paced, growing national company with excellent career stability and progression prospects where hard work is well rewarded? Then a job within AFI Group is for you.

    We have an exciting opportunity for a Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) Engineer to join our team based at our Caldicot depot.

    The starting salary for this role is £24,675, rising to £28,875 (upon the completion of training), plus overtime and benefits.

    AFI is currently recruiting a PDI Engineer to be based at our Caldicot depot.

    Full training will be provided as part of this role, and a staged salary increase provided as training progresses., AFI Group is a leading provider of access solutions, from the hire and purchase of access equipment to accredited training and service/maintenance of machines. With a current network of 21 hire locations across the UK, AFI has a strong emphasis on health and safety and is proud to hold various accreditations (ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001, 5
  • Achilles BuildingConfidence, Gold RoSPA award - to name a few).


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

    AFI Group of Companies are an equal opportunities employer.

  • 25 days holiday, plus statutory holidays.

  • Inclusion in a profit share scheme.

  • An auto-enrolment pension scheme with employer contributions (from age 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.

  • Guaranteed Christmas bonus.


  • In addition, we have invested in an excellent induction programme and staff training (we currently hold an Investors in People award).