Resident Engineer

KION Group; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in material handling is seeking a skilled Resident Engineer in Liverpool. You'll be an integral part of customer teams, diagnosing technical issues and conducting maintenance on forklifts. Ideal candidates have experience as technicians or engineers, with a preference for NVQ Level 3 or equivalent. The role offers competitive pay, a supportive work environment, and numerous benefits including a pension scheme and development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Discount schemes

World-class training

Qualifications

• Experience as a vehicle technician or mechanical engineer.
• Ideally have forklift or plant equipment experience.
• Full UK driving license is required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve technical issues at customer sites.
• Conduct preventative maintenance and servicing of forklifts.

Skills

Diagnosing technical issues

Preventative maintenance

Mechanical engineering

Comfort with IT

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

Forklift trucks

Specialist tooling

Job description

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

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 team of well-qualified engineers.

As a Resident Engineer, you'll work directly at customer sites, becoming an integral part of their team and handling a variety of tasks tailored to their needs.

We offer a competitive benefits package, including:

• A salary based on experience
• 40-hour or 45-hour workweek, Monday to Friday, with shift premiums and overtime options
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme with 6% employer contribution and at least 4% employee contribution
• Participation in Employee Incentive Schemes

Join us and be part of a team that values engagement, strives for excellence, and prioritizes customer satisfaction.

We offer:

• Competitive salary scale depending on experience
• Standard 40-hour workweek
• Shift premium and overtime opportunities
• Additional holiday days based on long service
• Discount schemes and “Recommend a Friend” rewards
• 6-week induction with world-class training
• Long-term development and technical training, including specialist product training
• Full forklift driver license
• Growth opportunities through technical grading and further education
• Technical support, company laptop and phone, PPE, and specialist tooling

Tasks and Qualifications:

Your role involves diagnosing and resolving technical issues, conducting preventative maintenance, and servicing Linde forklifts and related equipment at customer sites. You should have experience as a vehicle technician or mechanical engineer, ideally with forklift or plant equipment experience. Qualifications like NVQ Level 3 or equivalent are preferred but not essential. A full UK driving license and comfort with IT are required.

Linde values diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. Please inform us if you need accommodations during the application process.