Exciting Career Opportunity as a Resident Engineer at Linde Material Handling in Lutterworth, Leicester.
Linde Material Handling, a global leader in forklift trucks and warehouse equipment, is seeking skilled Resident Engineers to join our team. As a Resident Engineer, you will work directly at customer sites, addressing a wide range of technical challenges and ensuring equipment runs at peak efficiency.
Benefits
* Competitive salary based on your experience
* Option of a 40-hour or 45-hour working week (Monday to Friday), with shift premium and OT available
* 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays
* Company pension scheme – 6% employer contribution; minimum 4% employee contribution
* Eligibility to participate in Employee Incentive Schemes
* Discount scheme with deals from UK’s largest brands
* “Recommend a friend” scheme – refer a colleague and get rewarded
* 6-week induction with world‑class training
* Long‑term training development plans
* Full forklift driver licence provided
* Opportunity for growth via technical grading process
* Opportunity to undertake extended learning (degree level)
* Local and national technical support
* Laptop and phone provided
* All specialist tooling and tool replacement policy provided (wear & tear)
* PPE supplied and company‑cleaned specialist work wear
* Company van and fuel card (applicable on certain sites only)
Tasks and Responsibilities
Your role will be both hands‑on and problem‑solving‑oriented, diagnosing and resolving technical issues to keep customer equipment operating efficiently. You will be the guardian of preventative maintenance, conducting essential check‑ups that keep the fleet running smoothly.
Qualifications
* Ideally an NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) qualification, though not essential.
* Previous experience as a vehicle technician, mechanical engineer, forklift technician, plant fitter or plant technician.
* Experience with plant equipment, powered access equipment, agricultural machinery, motor vehicles or industrial cleaners is highly desirable.
* Comfortable using IT equipment and the latest technology for record keeping.
* Full UK driving licence.
* Ability to work autonomously and within a team.
* Full forklift driver licence (provided).
Linde is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, abilities, and experience. If you require adjustments or accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full‑time
Job function
* Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
* Machinery Manufacturing
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