Resident Engineer - Materials Handling Equipment
Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire
Salary: GBP37,000 - GBP41,000 + Overtime
Hours: Rotating Days and Nights Shifts (6 Days, 1 off, 6 Days, 7 off, 6 nights, 1 off, 6 nights, 9 off)
Are you a mechanically minded engineer looking for a site-based role with consistency, stability, and support? We are seeking a Resident Engineer to join a leading materials handling business, based full-time at a key customer site in Doncaster. You will be responsible for servicing, maintaining and repairing forklift trucks and a range of other Material Handling Equipment (MHE), ensuring minimal downtime and excellent service delivery.
Key Responsibilities of the Resident Engineer:
* Carry out planned maintenance and reactive repairs on a range of Material handling equipment
* Diagnose faults and identify cost-effective solutions
* Build strong working relationships with the onsite team and customer
* Ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with health & safety standards
Key Requirements of the Resident Engineer:
* Strong mechanical background - ideally from forklifts, automotive/vehicles, plant, or similar
* Recognised mechanical engineering qualification (NVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent)
* Previous experience in a similar engineering role (field or site-based)
* Excellent communication and fault-finding skills
The Resident Engineer will Benefit from:
* Regular overtime available
* Company pension scheme
* Full training and induction
* Ongoing development and support
* Tools and uniform provided
Ideal Backgrounds:
* Experience working on FLTs or MHE
* Automotive or vehicle mechanic experience
* Ex-Forces with mechanical expertise
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. Please note that we are committed to equal employment opportunity and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
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