Resident Engineer (282jc) – Oxford - £31 – 43k (DOE) + Excellent Benefits
Overview
Are you a former military technician or engineer looking for a role where your skills, discipline and problem‑solving ability are genuinely valued? A global leader in forklift trucks and warehouse equipment is recruiting Resident Engineers at a customer site in Oxford — and they’re keen to speak with military veterans from REME, Royal Engineers, RAF/Army/Navy engineering branches, or any hands‑on technical trade.
The Role
As a Resident Engineer, you’ll be permanently based at a dedicated customer site, becoming a trusted technical specialist within their operation. You’ll handle a wide range of responsibilities, including:
* Diagnosing and repairing mechanical and electrical faults
* Conducting preventative maintenance to keep the fleet operational
* Servicing forklifts and advanced material‑handling machinery
* Supporting day‑to‑day operations and maintaining strong customer relationships
* Providing technical advice, ensuring equipment safety and reliability
Every day brings something different — ideal for someone who thrives in a varied, hands‑on engineering role.
Who They’re Looking For
The company welcomes engineers from a range of backgrounds, especially those with:
* Military mechanical/electrical engineering experience (REME VM/Tech Elec, Armoured Systems, Marines/RAF techs, etc.)
* Vehicle technician or plant/engineering backgrounds
* Experience with plant equipment, powered access, agricultural machinery or mechanical systems
* NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) ideal, but not essential
* Confidence using IT systems and diagnostic tools
* Full UK driving licence
* Ability to work autonomously and as part of a wider team
What You’ll Receive
* £31–43k, depending on experience
* Monday to Sunday rota, with shift premiums and overtime available with a choice of 40 or 45 hr working week
* 33 days annual leave including bank holidays (plus extra leave for long service)
* 6% employer pension contribution (4% employee minimum)
* Employee discount schemes & incentive schemes
* 6-week world‑class induction programme
* Ongoing professional development, technical grading progression
* Full product training + funded Forklift Driver Licence
* Opportunities for extended learning up to degree level
* Laptop, phone and all specialist tooling provided
* Tool replacement policy
* Full PPE and specialist workwear, company cleaned
* Strong technical support network (local & national)
How to Apply
Join a company that values precision, professionalism and reliability — the same qualities you built in the military. This is a long‑term, secure engineering career with genuine progression and world‑class support.
For more information, please contact Jean‑Claude Hedouin at Ex‑Mil Recruitment Ltd on 0333 202 6500, or jc@ex-mil.co.uk, or visit the website www.ex-mil.co.uk.
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