Resident Engineer – Materials Handling

About the role

We are looking for a Resident Engineer to join a leading materials handling business, working full‑time on a key customer site. The role involves servicing, maintaining and repairing forklift trucks and a range of other material handling equipment to minimise downtime and ensure high‑quality service delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair forklift trucks and other MHE on‑site.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical, mechanical and hydraulic faults.
• Ensure equipment availability and minimise operational downtime.
• Work Monday‑to‑Friday on a 40‑ or 45‑hour week schedule.

Required profile

• Hands‑on servicing or maintenance experience with forklift trucks, mobile plant machinery, HGVs or industrial vehicles.
• Practical experience in electrical, mechanical and hydraulic systems.
• Recognised engineering qualification.
• Full UK driving licence (desirable).
• Minimum Level 3 engineering qualification (desirable).

Required skills

• Electrical systems
• Mechanical systems
• Hydraulic systems
• Forklift truck maintenance

What we offer

• Full training and induction programme.
• Company pension scheme.
• Tools and equipment provided.
• Machinery‑specific training programmes.