Position: Resident Engineer Location: Oxford Salary: £28,000 – £32,000 £5k annual shift allowance Contract: Permanent, full-time ️ Holidays: 25 days additional rest days due to shift pattern Team Setup: Always working in pairs – no lone working I am currently recruiting on behalf of a global forklift manufacturer for a Resident Engineer position based in Oxford. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established engineering team supporting a major automotive site. Here are the key details: ________________________________________ About the Role: • Preventative maintenance and breakdown repair of a wide range of MHE (Material Handling Equipment) • Diagnostics and fault finding • Reporting and parts ordering • Working from a fully equipped on-site workshop, with access to parking, lockers, and kitchen facilities Equipment You'll Work On: • Electric & Diesel Counterbalance • Reach Trucks • Tow Tractors • Order Pickers (low & high level) • Pyroban Trucks, Stringo (car movers), and more Shift Pattern: • Rotating between day and night shifts (10-hour days) • Example: Week on A shift > 1 day off > Week on B shift > 7 days off > Week on E shift > 1 day off > Week on F shift > 9 days off • Plus £5k annually) ________________________________________ ✅ What We’re Looking For: • NVQ Level 2 or higher in Mechanical Engineering (Level 3 preferred) • IT literate, proactive, and professional • Experience with forklifts, plant, motor trade, or hydraulics/electrical systems is highly desirable • Strong communication skills – this is a customer-facing role ________________________________________ If this sounds like something you'd be interested please apply or contact Oliver @ Smart Search Technical