Resident Engineer

Kion Group; Leicester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global materials handling company is seeking a Resident Engineer in Leicester. The role involves diagnosing technical issues, performing preventative maintenance, and ensuring equipment efficiency at customer locations. Ideal candidates should have a background as vehicle technicians or mechanical engineers, comfortable working autism on and using technology. The position offers competitive benefits, including a 40 or 45-hour workweek, generous leave, and opportunities for technical growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Long-term training development plans

Laptop and phone provided

Company van and fuel card (on certain sites)

Qualifications

• Experience as a vehicle technician or mechanical engineer.
• Comfortable working autonomously and within a team.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve technical issues.
• Conduct essential check-ups for preventative maintenance.
• Service Linde forklifts and ensure operational efficiency.

Skills

Autonomy

IT proficiency

Mechanical knowledge

Education

NVQ level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Exciting Career Opportunity as a Resident Engineer at Linde Material Handling in Leicester

Are you ready to take the next step in your career as a Resident Engineer?

Linde Material Handling, a global leader in forklift trucks and warehouse equipment, is seeking skilled Resident Engineers to join our great team of well qualified engineers.

As a Resident Engineer, you’re set to dive into the dynamic realm of material handling, where every day presents new adventures and challenges. Stationed directly at one of our customer sites, you’ll become an integral part of their team, embracing a wide variety of tasks tailored to meet their unique needs.

Benefits and Compensation

• A competitive salary based 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 of annual leave plus statutory bank holidays
• Additional days holiday based on long service milestones
• A company pension scheme with a 6% employer contribution and a 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 participate in 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)

Responsibilities

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. You will also be 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.

Qualifications

• Ideally you will have an NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) qualification, although this is not 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.
• We use the latest technology to keep accurate records and place orders, therefore being comfortable using IT equipment is essential.

Diversity and Inclusion

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.