Job Description
Resident Engineer - Materials Handling Equipment
Location: Avonmouth, Bristol
Salary: £30,000 - £36,000 + Overtime available
Hours: Monday to Friday (Days)
Are you a multi skilled 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:
1. Strong engineering background - ideally from forklifts, automotive/vehicles, plant, or similar
2. Level 3 engineering qualification (NVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent)
3. Previous experience in a similar engineering role (field or site-based)
4. Excellent communication and faul...