We are looking for a keen and experienced service engineer, fitter, technician or mechanic to join our team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is either an experienced powered access engineer OR maybe you are an experienced car mechanic, plant fitter or similar and want to do doing something a bit different.
As a Workshop Service Engineer for Nationwide Platforms you will work within a busy depot to inspect, repair and maintain our machines ensuring that they are ready for use by our customers. Our machines are powered access machines such as booms and scissor lifts but don’t worry full training will be given. So, providing you have a great attitude and are willing to learn plus have some mechanical/ electrical engineering experience behind you then this could be the role for you.
In reward we can offer you a competitive salary, life assurance x2 contractual salary, Westfield health care plan, 25 days holiday and a pension. Working hours are Monday - Friday 8am - 5.30pm.
Responsibilities include: -
Support the Workshop Service Manager in the effective running of the Depot workshop within the region.
Carry out pre-delivery inspections (PDI) of machines at client premises and at depot as required, and in conformance with manufacturer’s specification, company policy and the regulations affecting the use. Ensure that there is no deficiency or defect likely to affect the safe working of a machine. Notify appropriate manager of any defective or unsafe equipment.
Repair machines at depot or on site as required to ensure conformance with manufactures specification and company policy.
To complete planned maintenance activities including maintaining the appearance of the fleet to corporate standard.
Handover machines to customers and familiarise customers with safe machine operation in accordance with company procedures.
Act as an ambassador for the company, providing a high standard of customer care and being polite at all times. Relay appropriate customer queries to depot staff as required.
Accurately complete all relevant paperwork including engineer’s report, off hire, pre/delivery inspection and service sheets.
Update system on machine status change i.e. PDI carried out, Machine under repair, 6 monthly statutory Inspection completed.
About you: -
Relevant general engineering maintenance qualification, preferably to NVQ level 3 or equivalent.
Experience in diesel engineering, auto electrics, hydraulics and diagnostics fault finding.
Have a mature outlook and the ability to prioritise tasks and work well under pressure.
Understand the importance of excellent customer service.
Nationwide Platforms is the market-leading powered access rental company in the UK, providing a fleet of more than 15,500 machines from a network of 38 depots across the country.
It also has the largest powered access training department in Europe, delivering a comprehensive range of working at height training courses to powered access operators and the access industry.
Nationwide Platforms is part of Loxam, the largest equipment rental company in Europe.
We currently have 2 exciting opportunities within Nationwide Platforms as a Technical Trainer. As Technical Trainer you will be working with the External Training team, covering the South area.
As a Technical Trainer you will be responsible for technical skills development covering Nationwide Platforms fleet, specifically MEWP’s, Truck and Van Mounted equipment, Tracked Booms and BlueSky products for engineers in the UK and occasionally internationally. Frequent travel is involved (approximately three days each week) and dependent on home location may including overnight stays. The engineering side of the business is highly reactive, so a flexible, adaptable, resilient character is essential for this role.
In return you will receive – Base salary up to £40,000 p/a DOE, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, Company Car or Cash Allowance of £6,000, auto enrolment pension, Westfield Health Cash Plan, life assurance & Lifestyle Benefits – Discount on selected high street stores.
Key Responsibilities:
You will be developed to be able to teach and deliver the following engineering-based courses(but not limited to):
Pre-Delivery/Post-Hire Inspection
Foundation Courses
Tech Electrics
Tech Hydraulics
Tech Schematics
Tech Engine
Tech Inspection - Pre-Delivery/Post-Hire Inspection
Advanced Fault Finding: Electrical systems, Hydraulic systems
Accreditation for Manufacturer Training Courses
Development and maintenance of courseware ensuring it stays current
Delivery of a minimum of 100 Training Days in a full calendar year (face to face, virtual and online). Additional development and stakeholder consultancy days will be agreed and measured
Be an ambassador for the company with high integrity, respect for others. A role model for safe working and uncompromising standards, drives QHSE compliance, embeds behavioural safety
Project manage the completion of small training programmes
Plan and execute Train the Trainer (TtT) sessions where applicable
Prepare training with risk assessments for classroom and practical facilities
Conduct tests/assessments to required standard with accurate, legible completion of all relevant paperwork
Undertake training courses as requested and work towards relevant qualifications e.g. NVQ Assessor qualifications, CAP, manufacturer qualifications where applicable
Qualifications/Experience
As part of this job role the company will provide training and qualification to Level 3 Education and Training (PTLLS), so there is a requirement for the role holder to complete all necessary development activities, formal and informal and to play a highly active role in attaining the qualification. This will form part of your career journey and upon successful qualification as an IPAF (International Powered Access Federation) Instructor, the seniority level for the role will be moved from Band 3 to Band 4. This role has strong development opportunities including apprenticeships in teaching or learning and development and other areas
Essential experience and skills:
A base level of formal qualification in an aligned area e.g.; Heavy plant and equipment maintenance, Powered Access, Fork Truck, Telehandler, Crane, Heavy vehicle maintenance and repair or equivalent
Good interpersonal skills, able to deal with people at all levels with an engaging and cheerful style
An open and inquisitive approach to work, prepared to think outside of the box, adaptable and responsive
Able to deal with ambiguity and change, resilient, strong work ethic
Well organised, with effective self-management and time management skills
A high standard of literacy & numeracy
Comfortable working at height
Full UK Driving Licence
Desirable requirements and skills:
Extensive experience of Powered Access Engineering with relevant qualifications and manufacturer training
Good Microsoft Office skills; Writing PowerPoint presentations and participant handouts using Word
Experience of coaching, mentoring, tutoring or teaching within a business or learning establishment
Nationwide Platforms is the market-leading powered access rental company in the UK providing a fleet of more than 15,500 machines with working heights from 3m to 90m.
With a depot network spanning 38 depots, Nationwide Platforms provide its customers with leading safe access solutions for working at height. It also has the largest powered access training department in Europe, delivering a comprehensive range of working at height training courses to powered access operators and the wider access industry. Nationwide Platforms is part of Loxam, Europe’s largest equipment rental company operating in 30 countries.
Mobile Service Engineer
Salary + van + fuel card + on-call allowance + 25 days holiday + bank holidays + life assurance + health insurance + auto enrolment pension
Regular technical training updates from our inhouse team and manufacturers.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Mobile Service Engineer to join the team at Nationwide Platforms.
As Mobile Service Engineer you'll visit a variety of customer sites within the North West, carrying out maintenance, repairs and inspections on our powered access machines to a high standard.
This is a fantastic chance to use your engineering skills in a varied role and join the UK market leader in powered access.
Responsibilities include:
You will be responsible for the fault-finding, servicing, repairs and maintenance of a range of powered access equipment within the depot and on customers sites.
Routine service and maintenance of all equipment and products.
You will be required to complete all relevant supporting paperwork in line with company procedures.
Carry out refurbishment of equipment and products where necessary.
Promote teamwork between colleagues across all depots, to ensure delivery of an effective workshop performance.
Liaise with relevant team members to estimate and advise on equipment repair costs also providing recommendations regarding write off, damage and recharge to customers.
Ensure the van is fully equipped with spare parts at all times.
Ensure service records are maintained and updated onto systems and daily worksheets are populated.
Adhere to company guidelines on Health & Safety at Work.
Adhere to damage process, ensure product damage is highlighted.
Maintain and ensure maximum productivity in line with company targets.
Represent the company and values of the business and portray a professional and business-like image to all customers, potential customers and other people you meet in the course of your work.
Be a key driver in ‘Your Safety is our Priority’ by leading from the front
Carry out other tasks and duties as required.
About you: -
Relevant general maintenance qualification and proven experience gained within the plant rental sector preferred.
Experience in plant, diesel engineering, auto electrics, hydraulics and diagnostics/fault finding.
Have the ability to prioritise tasks and work well under pressure.
Good interpersonal skills and a good understanding of the importance of excellent customer service.
Nationwide Platforms is the market-leading powered access rental company in the UK providing a fleet of more than 15,500 machines with working heights from 3m to 90m.
With a depot network spanning 38 depots, Nationwide Platforms provide its customers with leading safe access solutions for working at height. It also has the largest powered access training department in Europe, delivering a comprehensive range of working at height training courses to powered access operators and the wider access industry.
Nationwide Platforms is part of Loxam, Europe’s largest equipment rental company operating in 30 countries.
We have a new career opportunity for an Internal Sales Manager to join the team based at NCC in Birchwood reporting to the Business Development Desk Manager
This newly created position provides an exciting opportunity to maximise revenue and profit against agreed targets through predominantly outbound telephone account management and the development of both the existing customer base and new business, across all products within Nationwide Platforms.
Main Duties include:
Manage profitable growth targets for a portfolio of customers (both trading and dormant) in line with budget requirements and the strategic plan
Comply with approved sales process when qualifying prospects, nurturing leads, building customer relationships and identifying opportunities to produce budgeted order conversion ratio
Effectively manage and convert “Open Quotes” for an agreed portfolio of NWP customers (daily requirement)
Structure calls and other activities in line with optimum times to contact customers
Conduct high levels of outbound calls in a professional manner to achieve individual portfolio and ad-hoc campaign targets
Report weekly progress and continuous improvement recommendations
Comply with company guidelines regarding the maintenance and updating of customer contact databases
Use all available resources internal and external to research relevant markets and customers to maximise revenue opportunities
Promote the NWP Brand, core values and mission statement to maintain market leading image
Maintain Internal Health, Safety and corporate governance standards in accordance with LOXAM Group Policy and promoting Health and Safety best practice with all internal and external stakeholders
Be contributing and productive member of the Sales Team, working in conjunction with other team members to provide a seamless service to the business
Contact customers and prospects by telephone & email and actively sell NWP’s full line of products and services
To successfully convert enquiries into orders and achieve ‘above minimum’ prices to hit and surpass revenue targets
Build strong relationships with colleagues in other depots/departments to enable and accept passing of remote hire orders
Endeavour to ensure customer service and customer expectations are exceeded for both internal and external customers and demonstrate professional resolution of customer related problems or service issues
Develop and sustain a solid relationship between NWP and its customers
Identify sales opportunities and secure the business, working with closely with Regional Sales Teams where applicable
Ensure sales targets are met in accordance with Key Performance Indicators
Achieve year-on-year revenue growth against budget
Redevelop dormant accounts to agreed percentage
Complete and update SalesForce with accurate and relevant data
Ensure customer service and customer expectations are exceeded
Deal with all customer queries quickly, efficiently and cost effectively
Retain, win back & account manage your designated portfolio
Qualification, Skills and Experience Requirements:
Experience of outbound business to business account management or telesales or telemarketing preferred
Strong communication skills; both verbal and written
Ability to work closely with colleagues at all levels
Able to demonstrate effective negotiation skills to ensure business is won on viable commercial terms
Ability to be self-organisation and attention to detail
Must be able to demonstrate highly effective negotiation skills
Excellent telephone manner with the ability to keep calm under pressure and build a rapport with customers
Nationwide Platforms is the market-leading powered access rental company in the UK providing a fleet of more than 15,500 machines with working heights from 3m to 90m. With a depot network spanning 38 depots, Nationwide Platforms provide its customers with leading safe access solutions for working at height. It also has the largest powered access training department in Europe, delivering a comprehensive range of working at height training courses to powered access operators and the wider access industry. Nationwide Platforms is part of Loxam, Europe’s largest equipment rental company operating in 30 countries.
Are you an Experienced Management Accountant looking for a chance to take on greater responsibility and for future progression to manage a small team?
Nationwide Platforms are looking for a Senior Management Accountant to join our Finance team at Head Office in Lutterworth.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to join a successful and growing business. Nationwide Platforms are the UK market leader in powered access rental and working at height training.
In return you will receive competitive salary, 25 days holiday + bank holidays, pension, life assurance and a health cash plan.
Please note this is a full-time role. The working hours are 08.30 - 17.00 with an hour for lunch, Monday - Friday.
Reporting into our UK Senior Finance Manager, your remit will include: -
Timely and accurate production of monthly management accounts.
Maintenance of accounting processes and procedures.
Provide financial modelling and analysis where required.
Productions of analysis for VAT reporting.
Cash flow management and forecasting.
Fixed Asset maintenance and reporting.
Support with the review and sign off of payroll.
Implementation and improvement of strong internal controls.
Act as a conduit for both internal and external audits.
Support the UK Senior Finance Manager in the management and development of the finance team.
Deputise for UK Senior Finance Manager where required.
Ad hoc duties when required.
About you: -
Fully qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA (or equivalent).
Proven experience as a Management Accountant in a fast moving environment.
High attention to detail & ability to manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneously.
Strong analytical skills, ability to identify & solve ambiguous problems.
High level of energy & commitment.
Able to work to tight deadlines.
Flexible and able to quickly adapt to change.
Computer literate with excellent MS Excel skills.
Possesses a solid understanding of financial software principles.
Part of the Loxam Group, Nationwide Platforms are the UK's market leader in powered access with a fleet of 13,500 machines operating from 32 depots across the country, we have the operational capacity, experience and expertise to fully satisfy our customers working at height needs.
Employing 1,100 staff across the UK, we have an established workforce which supports an inclusive and diverse organisation. Nationwide Platforms strongly believe that equal opportunities for our existing and prospective employees is important, and continues to build upon our culture of respect, teamwork and excellence.
We pride ourselves on putting health and safety first in all of the products, services and support we provide. This all-embracing commitment to welfare and wellbeing is epitomised by our “Your Safety, Our Priority” programme. For further information please contact the Recruitment Team on 01455 206808 or recruitment@nationwideplatforms.co.uk
We require an experienced and qualified Senior Service Engineer to join our team. Working alongside the Workshop Service Manager, you will be responsible for the engineering team and contributing to the smooth running of this busy workshop in order to maintain our fleet and meet customer expectations.
Responsibilities include: -
Assisting the Location Service Manager in the smooth day-to-day running of this busy workshop.
Ensure 100% coverage for the servicing and maintenance of our modern hire fleet.
Carry out pre-delivery inspections (PDI) of each machine is carried out at depot or on site as required.
Produce monthly plant inspection reports and service schedule and organise workload of engineers to ensure all work is completed in accordance with company policies.
Maintain the appearance of the fleet to corporate standard
Offer guidance and support in response to customer breakdown calls.
Locate spares required, ensuring that CE rating, where applicable is not compromised.
Follow the guidelines set out in the Quality and Health and Safety policy.
Maintain basic stock control system for the workshop spares.
Identify training and development needs of workshop personnel.
Support depot engineers with technical help and advice.
About you: -
Supervisory experience in a busy workshop and supervising engineers/technicians with the ability to set high standard.
Previous experience in Powered Access industry or other construction plant hire.
Qualified to NVQ level 3 or equivalent in a maintenance/engineering discipline.
The ability to prioritise and work well under pressure.
Experience in mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems is desired.
Good interpersonal skills and an understanding of the importance or excellent customer service.
Nationwide Platforms is the market-leading powered access rental company in the UK providing a fleet of more than 15,500 machines with working heights from 3m to 90m.
With a depot network spanning 38 depots, Nationwide Platforms provide its customers with leading safe access solutions for working at height. It also has the largest powered access training department in Europe, delivering a comprehensive range of working at height training courses to powered access operators and the wider access industry.
Nationwide Platforms is seeking a Purchase Ledger Clerk to work within our busy finance team at our Head Office in Lutterworth. As Purchase Ledger Clerk you will provide a comprehensive and confidential administrative and financial service, ensuring control and maintenance of purchase ledger. We are looking for someone who has purchase ledger experience, an excellent telephone manner and someone who can prioritise and organise their workload. In reward we offer Contributory pension, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, Westfield healthcare scheme, Life assurance x 2 contractual salary, Monday-Friday 8.30-5pm working hours and a great culture! As the Purchase Ledger Clerk you will:
Respond to customer queries concerning disbursements in an efficient and customer-focused manner
Code up purchase invoices and post to purchase ledger, ensuring adequate authorisation
Registering and matching invoice with Purchase Orders as required
Posting payments and cash allocations on the purchase ledger
Propose purchase ledger payment runs and agree schedule of payments
Reconcile supplier statements
Run full month-end procedures on purchase ledgers
Liaising with depots concerning PO discrepancies
BACS and cheque payments
Setting up direct debits & standing orders
Setting up new supplier accounts
Maintain accurate manual and computerised records as appropriate
Undertake checking, reconciliation and collation exercise under the direction of the Purchase Ledger manager
The successful candidate will have:
Purchase Ledger experience gained within a busy commercial environment
Friendly telephone manner
Establish rapport quickly with demanding clients/customers
Previous experience of working within an accounts office
Understanding of purchase ledger systems.
Have the ability to prioritise and adapt a flexible approach to working
Company Description Part of the Loxam Group, Nationwide Platforms is the UK’s largest powered access specialist with a fleet of 10,500 machines operating from a network of 26 depots. With a workforce of more than 900 employees and 25 years’ experience in working at height, it has unprecedented knowledge on the widest range of access platforms as well as expertise on specific product, site and working at height challenges. Its dedicated research and development division, BlueSky Solutions, is also committed to indentifying and solving key issues and challenges faced by the industry as well as developing a range of solutions to improve productivity, increase safety and reduce cost for customers. The company also ensure the industry is properly trained in the safe use of powered access and in 2016 it retained its position as the world’s largest IPAF provider for the sixth consecutive year after training more than 15,000 delegates. In addition, it trained a further 1,500 delegates on a range of PASMA, IOSH and other Health & Safety courses, making it one of the world’s largest providers of working at height training.
Nationwide Platforms are looking to seek a Business Development Manager – Construction & Infrastructure Projects for the South West area. As Business Development Manager you will be responsible for the management, development, and growth of an agreed portfolio of Major Construction & Infrastructure Projects.
The role requires a strategic, commercial and a forward-thinking approach to Project Management that will deliver profitable revenue growth, both with the Main Contractor and their supply chain.
Based within the Southwest region in return you will receive: Competitive Salary with OTE of 30%, Company Car or Car Allowance, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, Life Assurance, Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme, BUPA Health insurance.
Responsibilities include
To manage, retain and grow a portfolio of Major Projects that provides NWP long term, profitable market share growth and additional strategic opportunities.
To deliver revenue and share of wallet targets set against each project.
Identify and research significant “Major Projects” through Market Intelligence (including ABI, customer pipelines, internal knowledge sharing). Create a pipeline of opportunities and agree delivery strategy with NWP stakeholders.
Create and maintain a full pipeline of specific hire and training opportunities per project and oversee the conversion of these with the relevant NWP account manager. Use information to accurately forecast future revenue streams and operational support.
To achieve the agreed Major Project Manager Key Performance Indicators including Revenue, Activity and Machines on Hire.
Develop, in collaboration with the associated Customer and their Project Team(s), a detailed Project Mobilisation Plan that sets specific actions to address the business objectives of both NWP and their client.and, through effective use of management techniques including diarised customer meetings to review - progress on jointly agreed actions, Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s), customer satisfaction and revenue trends.
Gather and present service delivery and operational KPIs to customers and ensure corrective action plans are in place to continuously improve performance.
Implement effective account management techniques to include aligning key stakeholders from NWP with those of the Customer and Project Team. Individual roles and responsibilities to be defined and progress/adherence monitored.
Awareness of associated customer’s debt levels and provide proactive support in achieving on time payments.
Maintain a pipeline of all opportunities and share this with the NWP Regional Stakeholders.
Maintain and update SalesForce, (in-line with Company Compliance) and individual Project Mobilisation Plans for each target project.
Work with regional NWP’s teams to agree and deliver an effective sales approach and service support. These aspects must be measurable.
Understand the impact of each commercial agreement in place or being bid, considering all aspects of NWP’s business.
To create value adding “Managed Service” partnerships that provide market leading solutions to Strategic Clients across all aspects of the Major Projects. The agreements should always incorporate continuous improvement and be flexible to meet the ever-changing customer needs. The value added through this service must achieve improvements in hire rates, NWPs share of wallet and ultimately the mandatory use of NWP.
Create strategic partnerships with likeminded “Safety & Sustainability” driven clients that offer companywide long-term opportunities.
Develop an in-depth knowledge of the associated sector to the Major Project (as an example Warehouse and Distribution and Nuclear New Build) and individual customer(s). Fully understand current and future sector requirements and use this knowledge to steer NWP to develop relevant added value products and services (including Sustainability, Safety, Environment).
Provide NWP detail of future product and service requirements based on customers corporate objectives, legislation and build type. This will used to support NWPs areas of future investment.
The ideal candidate will have/be
A minimum of 5 year’s experience in working “Strategic Account” level, with a successful track record of growth and retention.
Consultative and strategic selling experience with a proven record of exceeding sales targets.
Financially and commercially astute with a proven ability to develop effective proposals and strategies that win profitable business.
Strong negotiation and communication and presentation skills.
Results driven, responsive, passionate, and persistent.
Confident, ambitious and willing to take initiative.
IT literacy including: Microsoft Office suite and knowledge of CRM systems, (preferably Salesforce.com).
Holds gravitas and builds strong, long term relationships with key decision makers that achieve jointly agreed objectives through shared actions.
Part of the Loxam Group, Nationwide Platforms is the UK’s largest powered access specialist with a fleet of 13,500 machines operating from a network of 32 depots. With a workforce of more than 900 employees and 25 years’ experience in working at height, it has unprecedented knowledge on the widest range of access platforms as well as expertise on specific product, site and working at height challenges.
Nationwide Platforms are looking to seek a Business Development Manager – Construction & Infrastructure Projects for the South West area. As Business Development Manager you will be responsible for the management, development, and growth of an agreed portfolio of Major Construction & Infrastructure Projects.
The role requires a strategic, commercial and a forward-thinking approach to Project Management that will deliver profitable revenue growth, both with the Main Contractor and their supply chain.
Based within the Southwest region in return you will receive: Competitive Salary with OTE of 30%, Company Car or Car Allowance, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, Life Assurance, Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme, BUPA Health insurance.
Responsibilities include
To manage, retain and grow a portfolio of Major Projects that provides NWP long term, profitable market share growth and additional strategic opportunities.
To deliver revenue and share of wallet targets set against each project.
Identify and research significant “Major Projects” through Market Intelligence (including ABI, customer pipelines, internal knowledge sharing). Create a pipeline of opportunities and agree delivery strategy with NWP stakeholders.
Create and maintain a full pipeline of specific hire and training opportunities per project and oversee the conversion of these with the relevant NWP account manager. Use information to accurately forecast future revenue streams and operational support.
To achieve the agreed Major Project Manager Key Performance Indicators including Revenue, Activity and Machines on Hire.
Develop, in collaboration with the associated Customer and their Project Team(s), a detailed Project Mobilisation Plan that sets specific actions to address the business objectives of both NWP and their client.and, through effective use of management techniques including diarised customer meetings to review - progress on jointly agreed actions, Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s), customer satisfaction and revenue trends.
Gather and present service delivery and operational KPIs to customers and ensure corrective action plans are in place to continuously improve performance.
Implement effective account management techniques to include aligning key stakeholders from NWP with those of the Customer and Project Team. Individual roles and responsibilities to be defined and progress/adherence monitored.
Awareness of associated customer’s debt levels and provide proactive support in achieving on time payments.
Maintain a pipeline of all opportunities and share this with the NWP Regional Stakeholders.
Maintain and update SalesForce, (in-line with Company Compliance) and individual Project Mobilisation Plans for each target project.
Work with regional NWP’s teams to agree and deliver an effective sales approach and service support. These aspects must be measurable.
Understand the impact of each commercial agreement in place or being bid, considering all aspects of NWP’s business.
To create value adding “Managed Service” partnerships that provide market leading solutions to Strategic Clients across all aspects of the Major Projects. The agreements should always incorporate continuous improvement and be flexible to meet the ever-changing customer needs. The value added through this service must achieve improvements in hire rates, NWPs share of wallet and ultimately the mandatory use of NWP.
Create strategic partnerships with likeminded “Safety & Sustainability” driven clients that offer companywide long-term opportunities.
Develop an in-depth knowledge of the associated sector to the Major Project (as an example Warehouse and Distribution and Nuclear New Build) and individual customer(s). Fully understand current and future sector requirements and use this knowledge to steer NWP to develop relevant added value products and services (including Sustainability, Safety, Environment).
Provide NWP detail of future product and service requirements based on customers corporate objectives, legislation and build type. This will used to support NWPs areas of future investment.
The ideal candidate will have/be
A minimum of 5 year’s experience in working “Strategic Account” level, with a successful track record of growth and retention.
Consultative and strategic selling experience with a proven record of exceeding sales targets.
Financially and commercially astute with a proven ability to develop effective proposals and strategies that win profitable business.
Strong negotiation and communication and presentation skills.
Results driven, responsive, passionate, and persistent.
Confident, ambitious and willing to take initiative.
IT literacy including: Microsoft Office suite and knowledge of CRM systems, (preferably Salesforce.com).
Holds gravitas and builds strong, long term relationships with key decision makers that achieve jointly agreed objectives through shared actions.
Part of the Loxam Group, Nationwide Platforms is the UK’s largest powered access specialist with a fleet of 13,500 machines operating from a network of 32 depots. With a workforce of more than 900 employees and 25 years’ experience in working at height, it has unprecedented knowledge on the widest range of access platforms as well as expertise on specific product, site and working at height challenges.
Nationwide Platforms are looking to seek a Business Development Manager – Construction & Infrastructure Projects for the South West area. As Business Development Manager you will be responsible for the management, development, and growth of an agreed portfolio of Major Construction & Infrastructure Projects.
The role requires a strategic, commercial and a forward-thinking approach to Project Management that will deliver profitable revenue growth, both with the Main Contractor and their supply chain.
Based within the Southwest region in return you will receive: Competitive Salary with OTE of 30%, Company Car or Car Allowance, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, Life Assurance, Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme, BUPA Health insurance.
Responsibilities include
To manage, retain and grow a portfolio of Major Projects that provides NWP long term, profitable market share growth and additional strategic opportunities.
To deliver revenue and share of wallet targets set against each project.
Identify and research significant “Major Projects” through Market Intelligence (including ABI, customer pipelines, internal knowledge sharing). Create a pipeline of opportunities and agree delivery strategy with NWP stakeholders.
Create and maintain a full pipeline of specific hire and training opportunities per project and oversee the conversion of these with the relevant NWP account manager. Use information to accurately forecast future revenue streams and operational support.
To achieve the agreed Major Project Manager Key Performance Indicators including Revenue, Activity and Machines on Hire.
Develop, in collaboration with the associated Customer and their Project Team(s), a detailed Project Mobilisation Plan that sets specific actions to address the business objectives of both NWP and their client.and, through effective use of management techniques including diarised customer meetings to review - progress on jointly agreed actions, Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s), customer satisfaction and revenue trends.
Gather and present service delivery and operational KPIs to customers and ensure corrective action plans are in place to continuously improve performance.
Implement effective account management techniques to include aligning key stakeholders from NWP with those of the Customer and Project Team. Individual roles and responsibilities to be defined and progress/adherence monitored.
Awareness of associated customer’s debt levels and provide proactive support in achieving on time payments.
Maintain a pipeline of all opportunities and share this with the NWP Regional Stakeholders.
Maintain and update SalesForce, (in-line with Company Compliance) and individual Project Mobilisation Plans for each target project.
Work with regional NWP’s teams to agree and deliver an effective sales approach and service support. These aspects must be measurable.
Understand the impact of each commercial agreement in place or being bid, considering all aspects of NWP’s business.
To create value adding “Managed Service” partnerships that provide market leading solutions to Strategic Clients across all aspects of the Major Projects. The agreements should always incorporate continuous improvement and be flexible to meet the ever-changing customer needs. The value added through this service must achieve improvements in hire rates, NWPs share of wallet and ultimately the mandatory use of NWP.
Create strategic partnerships with likeminded “Safety & Sustainability” driven clients that offer companywide long-term opportunities.
Develop an in-depth knowledge of the associated sector to the Major Project (as an example Warehouse and Distribution and Nuclear New Build) and individual customer(s). Fully understand current and future sector requirements and use this knowledge to steer NWP to develop relevant added value products and services (including Sustainability, Safety, Environment).
Provide NWP detail of future product and service requirements based on customers corporate objectives, legislation and build type. This will used to support NWPs areas of future investment.
The ideal candidate will have/be
A minimum of 5 year’s experience in working “Strategic Account” level, with a successful track record of growth and retention.
Consultative and strategic selling experience with a proven record of exceeding sales targets.
Financially and commercially astute with a proven ability to develop effective proposals and strategies that win profitable business.
Strong negotiation and communication and presentation skills.
Results driven, responsive, passionate, and persistent.
Confident, ambitious and willing to take initiative.
IT literacy including: Microsoft Office suite and knowledge of CRM systems, (preferably Salesforce.com).
Holds gravitas and builds strong, long term relationships with key decision makers that achieve jointly agreed objectives through shared actions.
Part of the Loxam Group, Nationwide Platforms is the UK’s largest powered access specialist with a fleet of 13,500 machines operating from a network of 32 depots. With a workforce of more than 900 employees and 25 years’ experience in working at height, it has unprecedented knowledge on the widest range of access platforms as well as expertise on specific product, site and working at height challenges.
We are currently looking for an Hire Desk Controller to join our busy Birchwood office.
We are looking for someone who loves delivering great customer service to join us as a Customer Service Advisor (internally known as a Hire Desk Controller) As a Customer Service Advisor, you will be part of a team who services one of our key account customers. On a day to day basis you’ll be dealing with a variety of people and a variety of queries. The customer might want a quote to hire out our machines, they might want to place a small or large order or maybe they will have a query about an existing hire. Whatever the query we will look to you to provide a great service and deal with the request efficiently and effectively. This is a very busy role and predominately customer facing so we are looking for someone who is sociable, has very strong customer service skills, is incredibly organised, likes working in a fast-paced environment and is computer literate (Excel/Word). Working days Monday – Friday 8-5.30pm. In reward we offer £24,000-£26,000 base salary (dependent on experience), Hire Desk commission scheme, 25 days holiday pro-rata, Pension, Health Cash Plan, and Life assurance. Responsibilities include: • Successfully convert hire enquiries into hire orders and achieve revenue target. • Use the in-house system interactively to take orders ensuring that availability is checked first and hire rates are achieved. • Achieving call standards set by the company. • Using your product knowledge, you will provide the customer with the best option for hire. • Deal with customer enquiries in a professional and polite manner • Ensure the accuracy of orders entered onto the in house system to minimize disputes with customers and potential credit notes, ensuring all relevant paperwork is received by supplying depot. • Build strong and helpful relationships with colleagues in other depots/departments • Co-ordinate with the local depot transport coordinator to fulfil customer requirements. The ideal candidate will have: - • Previous experience in a busy customer service and/or sales role • Excellent customer service and relationship management skills • Good organisational skills with the ability to multi task and prioritise deadlines • Good knowledge of MS Office including Word and Excel Nationwide Platforms is the market-leading powered access rental company in the UK, providing a fleet of more than 13,000 machines from a network of 30 depots across the country. It also has the largest powered access training department in Europe, delivering a comprehensive range of working at height training courses to powered access operators and the access industry. Nationwide Platforms is part of Loxam, the largest equipment rental company in Europe. For further information please contact the Recruitment Team on 01455 206808 or recruitment@nationwideplatforms.co.uk. If you do not hear within 6 weeks of your application please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
Nationwide Platforms are looking to seek a Business Development Manager – Construction & Infrastructure Projects for the South West area. As Business Development Manager you will be responsible for the management, development, and growth of an agreed portfolio of Major Construction & Infrastructure Projects.
The role requires a strategic, commercial and a forward-thinking approach to Project Management that will deliver profitable revenue growth, both with the Main Contractor and their supply chain.
Based within the Southwest region in return you will receive: Competitive Salary with OTE of 30%, Company Car or Car Allowance, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, Life Assurance, Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme, BUPA Health insurance.
Responsibilities include
To manage, retain and grow a portfolio of Major Projects that provides NWP long term, profitable market share growth and additional strategic opportunities.
To deliver revenue and share of wallet targets set against each project.
Identify and research significant “Major Projects” through Market Intelligence (including ABI, customer pipelines, internal knowledge sharing). Create a pipeline of opportunities and agree delivery strategy with NWP stakeholders.
Create and maintain a full pipeline of specific hire and training opportunities per project and oversee the conversion of these with the relevant NWP account manager. Use information to accurately forecast future revenue streams and operational support.
To achieve the agreed Major Project Manager Key Performance Indicators including Revenue, Activity and Machines on Hire.
Develop, in collaboration with the associated Customer and their Project Team(s), a detailed Project Mobilisation Plan that sets specific actions to address the business objectives of both NWP and their client.and, through effective use of management techniques including diarised customer meetings to review - progress on jointly agreed actions, Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s), customer satisfaction and revenue trends.
Gather and present service delivery and operational KPIs to customers and ensure corrective action plans are in place to continuously improve performance.
Implement effective account management techniques to include aligning key stakeholders from NWP with those of the Customer and Project Team. Individual roles and responsibilities to be defined and progress/adherence monitored.
Awareness of associated customer’s debt levels and provide proactive support in achieving on time payments.
Maintain a pipeline of all opportunities and share this with the NWP Regional Stakeholders.
Maintain and update SalesForce, (in-line with Company Compliance) and individual Project Mobilisation Plans for each target project.
Work with regional NWP’s teams to agree and deliver an effective sales approach and service support. These aspects must be measurable.
Understand the impact of each commercial agreement in place or being bid, considering all aspects of NWP’s business.
To create value adding “Managed Service” partnerships that provide market leading solutions to Strategic Clients across all aspects of the Major Projects. The agreements should always incorporate continuous improvement and be flexible to meet the ever-changing customer needs. The value added through this service must achieve improvements in hire rates, NWPs share of wallet and ultimately the mandatory use of NWP.
Create strategic partnerships with likeminded “Safety & Sustainability” driven clients that offer companywide long-term opportunities.
Develop an in-depth knowledge of the associated sector to the Major Project (as an example Warehouse and Distribution and Nuclear New Build) and individual customer(s). Fully understand current and future sector requirements and use this knowledge to steer NWP to develop relevant added value products and services (including Sustainability, Safety, Environment).
Provide NWP detail of future product and service requirements based on customers corporate objectives, legislation and build type. This will used to support NWPs areas of future investment.
The ideal candidate will have/be
A minimum of 5 year’s experience in working “Strategic Account” level, with a successful track record of growth and retention.
Consultative and strategic selling experience with a proven record of exceeding sales targets.
Financially and commercially astute with a proven ability to develop effective proposals and strategies that win profitable business.
Strong negotiation and communication and presentation skills.
Results driven, responsive, passionate, and persistent.
Confident, ambitious and willing to take initiative.
IT literacy including: Microsoft Office suite and knowledge of CRM systems, (preferably Salesforce.com).
Holds gravitas and builds strong, long term relationships with key decision makers that achieve jointly agreed objectives through shared actions.
Part of the Loxam Group, Nationwide Platforms is the UK’s largest powered access specialist with a fleet of 13,500 machines operating from a network of 32 depots. With a workforce of more than 900 employees and 25 years’ experience in working at height, it has unprecedented knowledge on the widest range of access platforms as well as expertise on specific product, site and working at height challenges.
We are looking for a keen and experienced service engineer, fitter, technician or mechanic to join our team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is either an experienced powered access engineer OR maybe you are an experienced car mechanic, plant fitter or similar and want to do doing something a bit different.
As a Workshop Service Engineer for Nationwide Platforms you will work within a busy depot to inspect, repair and maintain our machines ensuring that they are ready for use by our customers. Our machines are powered access machines such as booms and scissor lifts but don’t worry full training will be given. So, providing you have a great attitude and are willing to learn plus have some mechanical/ electrical engineering experience behind you then this could be the role for you.
In reward we can offer you a competitive salary, life assurance x2 contractual salary, Westfield health care plan, 25 days holiday and a pension. Working hours are Monday - Friday 8am - 5.30pm.
Responsibilities include: -
Support the Senior Service Engineer in the effective running of the Depot workshop within the region.
Carry out pre-delivery inspections (PDI) of machines at client premises and at depot as required, and in conformance with manufacturer’s specification, company policy and the regulations affecting the use. Ensure that there is no deficiency or defect likely to affect the safe working of a machine. Notify appropriate manager of any defective or unsafe equipment.
Repair machines at depot or on site as required to ensure conformance with manufactures specification and company policy.
To complete planned maintenance activities including maintaining the appearance of the fleet to corporate standard.
Handover machines to customers and familiarise customers with safe machine operation in accordance with company procedures.
Act as an ambassador for the company, providing a high standard of customer care and being polite at all times. Relay appropriate customer queries to depot staff as required.
Accurately complete all relevant paperwork including engineer’s report, off hire, pre/delivery inspection and service sheets.
Update system on machine status change i.e. PDI carried out, Machine under repair, 6 monthly statutory Inspection completed.
About you: -
Relevant general engineering maintenance qualification, preferably to NVQ level 3 or equivalent
Experience in diesel engineering, auto electrics, hydraulics and diagnostics fault finding.
Have a mature outlook and the ability to prioritise tasks and work well under pressure. Understand the importance of excellent customer service.
Nationwide Platforms is the market-leading powered access rental company in the UK, providing a fleet of more than 15,500 machines from a network of 38 depots across the country.
It also has the largest powered access training department in Europe, delivering a comprehensive range of working at height training courses to powered access operators and the access industry.
Nationwide Platforms is part of Loxam, the largest equipment rental company in Europe.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Transport Manager to join our team in the Birmingham depot. Reporting to the Regional Director your main duties will be To ensure complete legal and safety compliance and high availability of the HGV delivery fleet. Management of the LGV driver workforce including safety, training, recruitment, retention and performance. In return you will receive a Competitive Salary, Company Van, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, Westfield Health Cash plan, auto enrolment pension scheme, Life Assurance, and Lifestyle Benefits – discount on elected High Street stores. Responsibilities include: • Daily line management of lead drivers and drivers, coaching, motivating and leading the team. • Recruitment of new drivers whilst future resource planning, highlighting any concerns of escalation review. • Ensure all drivers are correctly trained, qualified and have familiarisation for their role. • Ensure compliance with all road transport legislative requirements and all internal quality, health, safety and environmental policies and standards. • Assist in managing the undertakings of the region in line with the Office of the Traffic Commissioner requirements on a restricted operators licence. • Drive a high degree of vehicle availability, minimising vehicle off the road downtime, to ensure that core assets are available by actively managing any vehicles off road. • Download tachograph heads in each vehicle listed on the operator’s licence for the specific depot (as required). • Ensure that each driver within the depot downloads their digital tachograph card at least once per week. • Provide a first point of escalation for all drivers in the region for all enquiries. • First point of escalation for transport planners in relation to driver issues. • Conduct gate checks, remote observation checks spot checks on compliance and spot checks on PPE, securing equipment, etc. • Conduct briefings with drivers including, but not specifically limited to, tool box talks, safety alerts, driver league performance. The ideal candidate will have/be: • Able to lead by example with a proven track record of managing drivers in a multi-site environment. • Proficient in the use of the PDA and associated Apps, with the ability to show and train other drivers in the use of the App. • Proficient is the use of Microsoft packages. • Experience of working in a transport environment. • Knowledge of transport law and the obligations of NWPs undertakings to the office of the traffic commissioner. • Ideally Management CPC qualified. • Good communication and customer service skills • Must have a current, full UK driving license.
Part of the Loxam Group, Nationwide Platforms are the UK's market leader in powered access with a fleet of 13,500 machines operating from 32 depots across the country, we have the operational capacity, experience and expertise to fully satisfy our customers working at height needs.
Employing 1,100 staff across the UK, we have an established workforce which supports an inclusive and diverse organisation. Nationwide Platforms strongly believe that equal opportunities for our existing and prospective employees is important, and continues to build upon our culture of respect, teamwork and excellence. We pride ourselves on putting health and safety first in all of the products, services and support we provide. This all-embracing commitment to welfare and wellbeing is epitomised by our “Your Safety, Our Priority” programme. For further information please contact the Recruitment Team on 01455 206808 or recruitment@nationwideplatforms.co.uk
Mobile Service Engineer
Salary + van + fuel card + on-call allowance + 25 days holiday + bank holidays + life assurance + health insurance + auto enrolment pension
Regular technical training updates from our inhouse team and manufacturers.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Mobile Service Engineer to join the team at Nationwide Platforms.
As Mobile Service Engineer you'll visit a variety of customer sites within the Leeds area, carrying out maintenance, repairs and inspections on our powered access machines to a high standard.
This is a fantastic chance to use your engineering skills in a varied role and join the UK market leader in powered access.
Responsibilities include:
You will be responsible for the fault-finding, servicing, repairs and maintenance of a range of powered access equipment within the depot and on customers sites.
Routine service and maintenance of all equipment and products.
You will be required to complete all relevant supporting paperwork in line with company procedures.
Carry out refurbishment of equipment and products where necessary.
Promote teamwork between colleagues across all depots, to ensure delivery of an effective workshop performance.
Liaise with relevant team members to estimate and advise on equipment repair costs also providing recommendations regarding write off, damage and recharge to customers.
Ensure the van is fully equipped with spare parts at all times.
Ensure service records are maintained and updated onto systems and daily worksheets are populated.
Adhere to company guidelines on Health & Safety at Work.
Adhere to damage process, ensure product damage is highlighted.
Maintain and ensure maximum productivity in line with company targets.
Represent the company and values of the business and portray a professional and business-like image to all customers, potential customers and other people you meet in the course of your work.
Be a key driver in ‘Your Safety is our Priority’ by leading from the front
Carry out other tasks and duties as required.
About you: -
Relevant general maintenance qualification and proven experience gained within the plant rental sector preferred.
Experience in plant, diesel engineering, auto electrics, hydraulics and diagnostics/fault finding.
Have the ability to prioritise tasks and work well under pressure.
Good interpersonal skills and a good understanding of the importance of excellent customer service.
Nationwide Platforms is the market-leading powered access rental company in the UK providing a fleet of more than 15,500 machines with working heights from 3m to 90m.
With a depot network spanning 38 depots, Nationwide Platforms provide its customers with leading safe access solutions for working at height. It also has the largest powered access training department in Europe, delivering a comprehensive range of working at height training courses to powered access operators and the wider access industry.
Nationwide Platforms is part of Loxam, Europe’s largest equipment rental company operating in 30 countries.
We require a Workshop Manager or Foreman to join our Nationwide Platforms team at the London East depot. To manage all workshop and field based engineering activities at the Depot. Ideally someone within a similar industry, with excellent people management experience and with an engineering background. This is a great opportunity to join a thriving business and the UK market leader in powered access. Responsibilities include: • Manage all resources related to the maintenance of a large mixed fleet of Powered Access Equipment. • Ensure effective implementation of all engineering policies and procedures • Maintain high level of equipment availability and reliability at optimal cost • Support compliance to all legislative requirements, and internal QHSE standards • Deliver technical initiatives and projects through to satisfactory outcome • Ensure continuous improvement in all engineering standards, using best practice • Produce qualitative and quantitative engineering related information • Manage workshop labour and administrative resources to achieve all specified maintenance standards and objectives • Manage appropriate fleet hire availability through day-book • Provide technical advice to location staff • Ensure all maintenance actions are carried out to appropriate standard and in within acceptable timescale eg service, Thorough Examination etc • Ensure all engineering related initiatives are carried out to appropriate standard and within acceptable timescales eg TechX • Ensure safe systems of work are applied to all activities carried out • Report on engineering outputs as required • Report engineering incidents or issues, including warranty failures and customer damage • Identify collective and individual staff training needs • Deliver technical ‘tool-box talk’ type information sessions to engineering staff • Maintain appropriate stock holding levels for spares, sundries, fuels and lubricants • Liaise with external parts and service providers when required • Contribute to inter-group projects and initiatives • Develop productive relationships across all regional and inter-regional functions to meet the overall business plan • Share best practice across all Group Company businesses. The ideal candidate will have: • Previous experience of engineering supervision within a plant hire environment • Formally trained in an engineering discipline, and qualified to C&G 390, NVQ level 3, or equivalent • Good upward and downward communication skills • Current powered access equipment knowledge preferred In return you will receive: • A Competitive Salary • Health Cash Plan • Auto enrolment pension • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays • Life assurance x2 contractual salary • Cycle to work scheme Nationwide Platforms is the market-leading powered access rental company in the UK providing a fleet of more than 15,500 machines with working heights from 3m to 90m. With a depot network spanning 38 depots, Nationwide Platforms provide its customers with leading safe access solutions for working at height. It also has the largest powered access training department in Europe, delivering a comprehensive range of working at height training courses to powered access operators and the wider access industry. Nationwide Platforms is part of Loxam, Europe’s largest equipment rental company operating in 30 countries. For further information please contact the Recruitment Team on 01455 206808 or recruitment@nationwideplatforms.co.uk. If you do not hear within 6 weeks of your application please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
We are looking for a keen and experienced service engineer, fitter, technician or mechanic to join our team in Scunthorpe. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is either an experienced powered access engineer OR maybe you are an experienced car mechanic, plant fitter or similar and want to do doing something a bit different.
As a Workshop Service Engineer for Nationwide Platforms you will work within a busy depot to inspect, repair and maintain our machines ensuring that they are ready for use by our customers. Our machines are powered access machines such as booms and scissor lifts but don’t worry full training will be given. So, providing you have a great attitude and are willing to learn plus have some mechanical/ electrical engineering experience behind you then this could be the role for you.
In reward we can offer you a competitive salary, life assurance x2 contractual salary, Westfield health care plan, 25 days holiday and a pension. Working hours are Monday - Friday 8am - 5.30pm.
Responsibilities include: -
Support the Location Service Manager in the effective running of the Depot workshop within the region.
Carry out pre-delivery inspections (PDI) of machines at client premises and at depot as required, and in conformance with manufacturer’s specification, company policy and the regulations affecting the use. Ensure that there is no deficiency or defect likely to affect the safe working of a machine. Notify appropriate manager of any defective or unsafe equipment.
Repair machines at depot or on site as required to ensure conformance with manufactures specification and company policy.
To complete planned maintenance activities including maintaining the appearance of the fleet to corporate standard.
Handover machines to customers and familiarise customers with safe machine operation in accordance with company procedures.
Act as an ambassador for the company, providing a high standard of customer care and being polite at all times. Relay appropriate customer queries to depot staff as required.
Accurately complete all relevant paperwork including engineer’s report, off hire, pre/delivery inspection and service sheets.
Update system on machine status change i.e. PDI carried out, Machine under repair, 6 monthly statutory Inspection completed.
About you: -
Relevant general engineering maintenance qualification, preferably to NVQ level 3 or equivalent.
Experience in diesel engineering, auto electrics, hydraulics and diagnostics fault finding.
Have a mature outlook and the ability to prioritise tasks and work well under pressure.
Understand the importance of excellent customer service.
Nationwide Platforms is the market-leading powered access rental company in the UK, providing a fleet of more than 15,500 machines from a network of 38 depots across the country. It also has the largest powered access training department in Europe, delivering a comprehensive range of working at height training courses to powered access operators and the access industry.
Nationwide Platforms is part of Loxam, the largest equipment rental company in Europe.
We are looking for a keen and experienced service engineer, fitter, technician or mechanic to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is either an experienced powered access engineer OR maybe you are an experienced car mechanic, plant fitter or similar and want to do doing something a bit different.
As a Workshop Service Engineer for Nationwide Platforms you will work within a busy depot to inspect, repair and maintain our machines ensuring that they are ready for use by our customers. Our machines are powered access machines such as booms and scissor lifts but don’t worry full training will be given. So, providing you have a great attitude and are willing to learn plus have some mechanical/ electrical engineering experience behind you then this could be the role for you.
In reward we can offer you a competitive salary, life assurance x2 contractual salary, Westfield health care plan, 25 days holiday and a pension. Working hours are Monday - Friday 8am - 5.30pm.
Responsibilities include: -
Support the Senior Service Engineer in the effective running of the Depot workshop within the region.
Carry out pre-delivery inspections (PDI) of machines at client premises and at depot as required, and in conformance with manufacturer’s specification, company policy and the regulations affecting the use. Ensure that there is no deficiency or defect likely to affect the safe working of a machine. Notify appropriate manager of any defective or unsafe equipment.
Repair machines at depot or on site as required to ensure conformance with manufactures specification and company policy.
To complete planned maintenance activities including maintaining the appearance of the fleet to corporate standard.
Handover machines to customers and familiarise customers with safe machine operation in accordance with company procedures.
Act as an ambassador for the company, providing a high standard of customer care and being polite at all times. Relay appropriate customer queries to depot staff as required.
Accurately complete all relevant paperwork including engineer’s report, off hire, pre/delivery inspection and service sheets.
Update system on machine status change i.e. PDI carried out, Machine under repair, 6 monthly statutory Inspection completed.
About you: -
Relevant general engineering maintenance qualification, preferably to NVQ level 3 or equivalent.
Experience in diesel engineering, auto electrics, hydraulics and diagnostics fault finding.
Have a mature outlook and the ability to prioritise tasks and work well under pressure.
Understand the importance of excellent customer service.
Nationwide Platforms is the market-leading powered access rental company in the UK, providing a fleet of more than 15,500 machines from a network of 38 depots across the country. It also has the largest powered access training department in Europe, delivering a comprehensive range of working at height training courses to powered access operators and the access industry.
Nationwide Platforms is part of Loxam, the largest equipment rental company in Europe.
We are currently looking for a .Net Developer based at our Leeds IT office in Morley.
As Developer you will work closely with the Product Managers, Business Analysts, Architects and other Developers to deliver changes required by the business on our web based products.
We are looking for someone who is proficient in .Net C#, ASP .NET MVC with good experience working multi-threaded code.
Responsibilities will include –estimating user stories, developing new features, fixing bugs, testing, peer reviewing code and following security best practices. Based at our Leeds IT Office in Morley you will receive from £40,000, company car or cash allowance of £6,850, 25-day annual leave plus bank holidays, Westfield health cash plan, auto enrolment pension scheme and access to lifestyle benefits – discount on selected high street stores. Responsibilities include: • Work as part of a cross-functional Agile development team consisting of software developers, testers, architects, and product owners to deliver robust and well-engineered software solutions. • Delivery of the roadmap for digital solutions, proposing and implementing the most effective approaches and technologies to fulfil requirements. • Monitor analytics and user journeys to identify and implement customer experience enhancements. • Approach work with a mindset that embraces Agile principles and culture, and be a positive example to others of the behaviours they should develop • Troubleshoot and resolve bugs, closely monitoring defect rates and working closely with end users. • Liaise with other teams and key individuals in a cross-functional DevOps environment. • Engage and collaborate with internal stakeholders to capture and evaluate requirements to feed into product backlogs. • Work closely with the technology and cyber security team to minimise risk and ensure compliance with GDPR and security best practices. • Maintain quality and accuracy of code and ensure effective source code control. Qualifications and Experiences: • Software development/similar degree or equivalent experience • Essential experience and in depth understanding of: C#, .NET, ASP.NET MVC, SQL server & Azure. • Good understanding of solid principle and .Net design patterns. • Experience of working using SCRUM or an alternative agile methodology • Experience of working in a DevOps environment • Self-motived learning with the ability to learn new technologies when required to solve a specific problem. • Must be a highly organised self-starter • Good verbal and written communicator • Ability to work both alone and as part of a team. Part of the Loxam Group, Nationwide Platforms are the UK's market leader in powered access with a fleet of 13,500 machines operating from 32 depots across the country, we have the operational capacity, experience and expertise to fully satisfy our customers working at height needs.
Employing 1,100 staff across the UK, we have an established workforce which supports an inclusive and diverse organisation. Nationwide Platforms strongly believe that equal opportunities for our existing and prospective employees is important, and continues to build upon our culture of respect, teamwork and excellence. We pride ourselves on putting health and safety first in all of the products, services and support we provide. This all-embracing commitment to welfare and wellbeing is epitomised by our “Your Safety, Our Priority” programme.
We are currently looking for a Senior Software Developer based at our Leeds IT office in Morley.
As Senior Developer you will work closely with the Product Managers, Business Analysts, Architects and other Developers to deliver changes required by the business on our web based products.
We are looking for someone who is proficient in .Net C#, ASP .NET MVC with good experience working on micro service solutions using multi-threaded code.
Responsibilities will include – Designing\proposing cloud solutions, estimating user stories, developing new features, fixing bugs, testing, peer reviewing code and following security best practices. Based at our Leeds IT Office in Morley you will receive a competitive salary, 25-day annual leave plus bank holidays, Westfield health cash plan, auto enrolment pension scheme and access to lifestyle benefits – discount on selected high street stores.
Responsibilities include: • Work as part of a cross-functional Agile development team consisting of software developers, testers, architects, and product owners to deliver robust and well-engineered software solutions. • Delivery of the roadmap for digital solutions, proposing and implementing the most effective approaches and technologies to fulfil requirements. • Monitor analytics and user journeys to identify and implement customer experience enhancements. • Approach work with a mindset that embraces Agile principles and culture, and be a positive example to others of the behaviours they should develop • Troubleshoot and resolve bugs, closely monitoring defect rates and working closely with end users. • Liaise with other teams and key individuals in a cross-functional DevOps environment. • Engage and collaborate with internal stakeholders to capture and evaluate requirements to feed into product backlogs. • Work closely with the technology and cyber security team to minimise risk and ensure compliance with GDPR and security best practices. • Maintain quality and accuracy of code and ensure effective source code control. Qualifications and Experiences: • Software development/similar degree or equivalent experience • Essential experience and in depth understanding of: C#, .NET, ASP.NET MVC, Message Queues, Service Bus & Azure. • Good understanding of solid principle and .Net design patterns. • Exposure to Mongo DB & IOT based solution would be advantageous. • Experience of working using SCRUM or an alternative agile methodology • Experience of working in a DevOps environment • Self-motived learning with the ability to learn new technologies when required to solve a specific problem. • Must be a highly organised self-starter • Good verbal and written communicator • Ability to work both alone and as part of a team. Part of the Loxam Group, Nationwide Platforms are the UK's market leader in powered access with a fleet of 13,500 machines operating from 32 depots across the country, we have the operational capacity, experience and expertise to fully satisfy our customers working at height needs.
Employing 1,100 staff across the UK, we have an established workforce which supports an inclusive and diverse organisation. Nationwide Platforms strongly believe that equal opportunities for our existing and prospective employees is important, and continues to build upon our culture of respect, teamwork and excellence. We pride ourselves on putting health and safety first in all of the products, services and support we provide. This all-embracing commitment to welfare and wellbeing is epitomised by our “Your Safety, Our Priority” programme. For further information please contact the Recruitment Team on 01455 206808 or recruitment@nationwideplatforms.co.uk