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 for its JLR Solihull site. Working a 4 on/4 off shift pattern (6am-6pm / 6pm-6am), you will be stationed at a customer location and act as an integral part of their team, supporting Linde's forklifts and other material handling equipment.

Key responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve technical issues so that customer equipment runs at peak efficiency
• Carry out preventative maintenance checks to keep the fleet running smoothly
• Service Linde forklifts and other material handling equipment at the customer site
• Maintain strong 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 accurate records and orders are kept digitally

What we offer

• Competitive salary scale depending on experience
• 27.5% shift allowance
• 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays, plus extra 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 opportunities and local/national technical support
• Laptop, phone, specialist tools and PPE provided; company van and fuel card on certain sites