Resident Engineer - Forklift Servicing and Repairs

About the role

Linde Material Handling, part of the KION Group, is recruiting a Resident Engineer to work at its client site, Jaguar Land Rover in Halewood, Liverpool. You will join a skilled team servicing and repairing forklift trucks and other material handling equipment, from small pallet trucks up to IC, VNA and automated trucks.

Key responsibilities

• Find, diagnose and rectify faults on Linde forklifts and other material handling equipment
• Undertake preventative maintenance
• Work with a variety of equipment including IC trucks, VNA trucks and automated trucks

Required profile

• Experience as a forklift technician, plant fitter, plant technician, vehicle technician or similar; experience in plant equipment, powered access, agricultural machinery, motor vehicles or industrial cleaners is welcome
• Background in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering or hydraulics
• NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) ideally, though not essential
• Full UK driving licence
• IT literate, able to keep accurate records and place orders
• Good communication, accuracy, attention to detail, flexibility and a desire to be a Linde brand ambassador

What we offer

• Salary depending on experience, 40-hour week in a 3-shift pattern with shift premium
• Overtime opportunities and 25 days annual leave
• Company pension scheme and discount scheme
• Specialised Linde product training and a full forklift driver licence
• Buddy support, PPE and uniform supplied, uniform cleaning service and ongoing manufacturer training