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 Merseyside. You will be embedded in the customer's team, supporting Linde forklifts and other modern 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 material handling equipment at the customer site
• Maintain Linde's reputation by ensuring the equipment is always in good condition

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

• Hands-on technical work and problem solving
• Comfort with IT equipment, as accurate records and orders are kept digitally
• Desirable: experience with plant equipment, powered access, agricultural machinery, motor vehicles or industrial cleaners

What we offer

• Competitive salary depending on experience, with a 40-hour week Monday to Friday, shift premium and overtime
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, plus additional days for long service
• Pension scheme with 6% employer contribution and minimum 4% employee contribution
• 6-week induction, long-term training plans, Linde product training and a forklift driver licence
• Technical grading, degree-level study opportunity, laptop and phone provided, and PPE and specialist tooling supplied