Resident Engineer

Kion Group AG; Castleford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Linde Material Handling, part of Kion Group AG, is seeking a skilled Resident Engineer to join their team in Castleford. This role involves providing expert service and maintenance of Linde forklifts and other material handling equipment directly at customer locations. Ideal candidates will have experience in mechanical engineering or vehicle maintenance and be capable of diagnosing technical issues effectively. The company offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and strong opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Specialist tooling provided

Company vehicle for private use

Training and development opportunities

Discount schemes

Qualifications

• Experience as a vehicle technician or mechanical engineer.
• Preferably having worked with forklift trucks or plant equipment.
• Comfortable using IT equipment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing and rectifying faults in forklifts and material handling equipment.
• Performing preventative maintenance and servicing equipment.
• Building relationships with customers and ensuring high service standards.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering Experience

Vehicle Technician Skills

Problem Solving

Maintenance Skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent)

Job description

Are you seeking your next career opportunity as a Resident Engineer?
At Linde Material Handling, a global leader in forklift trucks and warehouse equipment, we are looking for skilled Resident Engineer to join our team in S43 area. We are interested in candidates with experience as vehicle technicians or mechanical engineers, particularly those who have worked as forklift
technicians, plant fitters, plant technicians, or vehicle technicians. Experience with plant equipment, powered access equipment, agricultural machinery,
motor vehicles, or industrial cleaners is highly desirable.
Resident Engineers In this role, you will engage in a variety of tasks, working with our full range of products, from small pallet
trucks to Counterbalance trucks, Very Narrow Aisle (VNA) trucks, and automated trucks. Your responsibilities will include diagnosing and rectifying faults,
performing preventative maintenance, and servicing Linde forklifts and other material handling equipment at our customer sites.
At Linde Material Handling we offer a competitive package including:
• a competitive salary scale dependent on your experience.
• an option for either a 40-hour or 45-hour working week – Monday to Friday
• 25 days annual leave + statutory bank holidays
• Company pension scheme - 6% employer contribution; minimum 4% employee contribution
• Eligibility to Employee Incentive Schemes
• All specialist tooling provided.
• Access to company vehicle for private use (Selected roles)
To see the full benefits package please see full Job Description
Come and join us and be part of a team dedicated to employee engagement, excellence and beyond all customer delight

What we offer:

At Linde Material Handling the package we offer includes:

• A competitive salary scale dependent on your experience.
• The option of a 40-hour or 45-hour working week, Monday to Friday, shift premium and OT is available for those that want it.
• 25 days annual leave + statutory bank holidays
• Additional days holiday based on long service milestones
• Company pension scheme - 6% employer contribution; minimum 4% employee contribution
• Discount scheme, with access to deals from some of the UK’s largest brands
• “Recommend a friend scheme” – if you enjoy your role, recommend someone else and get rewarded!
• Eligibility to join the Employee Incentive Schemes
• Receive a 6-week Induction which offers world class training to enable you in your role
• Long term training development plans, some of the best in the industry.
• Full Forklift Driver Licence
• Opportunity for growth through technical grading process
• Opportunity for the right candidates to undertake extended learning (Degree level)
• We support our engineers with local and national technical support
• Laptop and phone provided
• All specialist tooling provided and tool replacement policy provided by the company (Wear and Tear)
• Ensuring you are safe and look the part, all PPE supplied company cleaned specialist work wear.
• Company van and fuel card (applicable on certain sites only)

Tasks and Qualifications:

Your role will be both hands-on and problem-solving-oriented, as you diagnose and resolve technical issues, ensuring our customers equipment operates at peak efficiency. You’ll also be the guardian of preventative maintenance, conducting essential check-ups that keep the fleet running smoothly.

Being located at one of our resident customer locations, you’ll bring your expertise to service Linde forklifts and other state-of-the-art material handling equipment, forging strong relationships, and delivering exceptional service and support. Being an integral part of our customers’ operation ensuring Linde’s world class products reputation is maintained at all times.

We are interested in candidates with experience as vehicle technicians or mechanical engineers, particularly those who have worked as forklift technicians, plant fitters, plant technicians, or vehicle technicians. Experience with plant equipment, powered access equipment, agricultural machinery, motor vehicles, or industrial cleaners is highly desirable, but not sure if you have what we want, why not talk to us.

• Ideally you will have an NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) qualification, although this is not essential.
• We use the latest technology to keep accurate records and place orders, therefore being comfortable using IT equipment is essential.
• You will need to hold a full UK driving licence.
• As a Linde engineer you will need to be comfortable working autonomously and within a team.

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 any adjustments or accommodations during the application or interview process to ensure fairness and accessibility, please let us know.

About us

Linde Material Handling is a leading global manufacturer of forklift trucks and warehouse trucks, and a provider of intralogistics solutions and services. As an innovation leader, we deliver progressive products and tailored solutions, which meet all individual requirements that an application or company may have.

We are represented in more than 100 countries worldwide with our own branches. The company’s international network includes production and assembly plants in Germany, France, the Czech Republic, the USA, and China as well as more than 700 sales and service locations. Around the world, we have some 13,000 people working passionately on holistic intralogistics solutions, to help boost our customers’ performance in the long term.

Linde is part of the KION Group, which is the largest manufacturer of forklift trucks and warehouse trucks in Europe, measured by units. Within the KION Group, we are helping to shape the future together with our strong brands Linde, STILL and Dematic and represent the very best our industry has to offer. The KION Group is a global enterprise made up of more than 42,000 employees in more than 100 countries.

Our culture is shaped by the shared values of the KION Group: integrity, collaboration, courage, and excellence.