Resident Engineer - Forklift & Material Handling Equipment

About the role

Linde Material Handling, a global leader in forklift trucks and warehouse equipment, is recruiting Resident Engineers to work at its customer sites in the JLR Logistics Centre area near West Bromwich. You will be embedded in the customer's team, supporting Linde forklifts and other material handling equipment and keeping them running at peak efficiency.

Key responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve technical issues so customer equipment runs at peak efficiency
• Carry out preventative maintenance checks to keep the fleet running smoothly
• Provide service and support for Linde forklifts and other material handling equipment at the customer site
• Maintain good relationships with the customer and uphold the reputation of Linde's products

Required profile

• Experience as a vehicle technician, mechanical engineer, forklift technician, plant fitter, plant technician or vehicle technician
• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) is ideal but not essential
• Full UK driving licence
• Comfortable working autonomously and within a team

Required skills

• Experience with plant equipment, powered access equipment, agricultural machinery, motor vehicles or industrial cleaners is highly desirable
• Comfort with IT equipment, as the role uses digital tools to keep accurate records and place orders

What we offer

• Competitive salary scale depending on experience, with a 40-hour week Monday to Friday
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, plus additional days for long service
• Pension scheme with 6% employer contribution and minimum 4% employee contribution
• 25% night-shift allowance, induction and long-term training development plans
• Full forklift driver licence, laptop and phone provided, and specialist tooling with a wear-and-tear replacement policy
• PPE and company-cleaned specialist workwear, and a company van and fuel card on certain sites