Resident Engineer

Pioneer Selection Ltd; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading materials handling company is seeking a full-time Resident Engineer in Milton Keynes. The role involves servicing and repairing forklift trucks and other Material Handling Equipment, aiming to ensure minimal downtime and excellence in service delivery. Candidates should possess a strong engineering background and ideally a Level 3 recognised qualification, along with experience in a similar role. Benefits include regular overtime, a pension scheme, and ongoing training and support.

Benefits

Regular overtime available

Company pension scheme

Full training and induction

Ongoing development and support

Tools and uniform provided

Qualifications

• Strong engineering background from forklifts, automotive/vehicles, plant, or similar.
• Previous experience in a similar engineering role (field or site-based).
• Experience working on FLTs or MHE is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned maintenance and reactive repairs on Material Handling Equipment.
• Diagnose faults and identify cost-effective solutions.
• Build strong working relationships with the onsite team and customer.
• Ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with health & safety standards.

Skills

Strong engineering background

Excellent communication skills

Fault-finding skills

Education

Recognised engineering qualification - ideally Level 3

Job description

Resident Engineer - Materials Handling Equipment

Location: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

Salary: £30,000 - £37,000 (40 Hours) or £36,000 - £42,500 (45 Hours)

Hours: Monday to Friday (Days)

Are you a Multi skilledengineer looking for a site-based role with consistency, stability, and support? We are seeking a Resident Engineer to join a leading materials handling business, based full‑time at a key customer site in Milton Keynes. You will be responsible for servicing, maintaining and repairing forklift trucks and a range of other Material Handling Equipment (MHE), ensuring minimal downtime and excellent service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned maintenance and reactive repairs on a range of Material handling equipment
• Diagnose faults and identify cost-effective solutions
• Build strong working relationships with the onsite team and customer
• Ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with health & safety standards

Key Requirements

• Strong engineering background - ideally from forklifts, automotive/vehicles, plant, or similar
• Recognised engineering qualification - Ideally Level 3 (NVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent)
• Previous experience in a similar engineering role (field or site-based)
• Excellent communication and fault-finding skills

Benefits

• Regular overtime available
• Company pension scheme
• Full training and induction
• Ongoing development and support
• Tools and uniform provided

Ideal Backgrounds

• Experience working on FLTs or MHE
• Automotive or vehicle mechanic experience
• Ex‑Forces with mechanical expertise

If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills then please click apply at the bottom of this advert.

For further details contact Will Downes at Pioneer Selection.

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