On-Site Resident Engineer – Forklifts & Equipment Specialist

KION Group; Wellingborough; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6-week induction

World-class training

Forklift Driver License

Laptop and phone provided

Specialist tooling provided

PPE provided

Company van and fuel card

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Linde Material Handling in Felixstowe, Suffolk, is seeking a Multi skilled Resident Engineer to service forklift fleets and other equipment directly at customer sites. You will diagnose and resolve technical issues, perform preventative maintenance, and help ensure peak equipment availability while building strong customer relationships.

Ideal candidates have vehicle technician or mechanical engineering experience, hold a UK driving license, and can work autonomously and within a team.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) preferred.
• Full UK driving license required.
• Comfortable using IT equipment.
• Able to work autonomously and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve technical issues on customer fleets.
• Perform preventative maintenance and routine check-ups.
• Service forklifts and other site equipment.
• Build strong relationships and deliver exceptional service.
• Work at customer locations and coordinate with the team.

Skills

Vehicle technician experience

Mechanical engineering background

Forklift technician

IT literacy

UK driving license

Autonomous work

Team collaboration

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

Laptop and phone provided

Specialist tooling provided

Job description

Linde Material Handling in Felixstowe, Suffolk, is seeking a Multi skilled Resident Engineer to service forklift fleets and other equipment directly at customer sites. You will diagnose and resolve technical issues, perform preventative maintenance, and help ensure peak equipment availability while building strong customer relationships.

Ideal candidates have vehicle technician or mechanical engineering experience, hold a UK driving license, and can work autonomously and within a team.