Resident Engineer

KION Group; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global company as a Resident Engineer, where you'll be responsible for maintaining and servicing forklift trucks and warehouse equipment. This role demands both mechanical and electrical engineering expertise, with opportunities for autonomous work and teamwork. Enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive training, and a range of employee benefits including a pension scheme and annual leave.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + statutory bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Discount scheme

Employee Incentive Schemes

Comprehensive training

Qualifications

• Experience as a forklift technician or vehicle technician.
• Comfortable working autonomously and in a team.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing and rectifying faults in forklifts and other equipment.
• Performing preventative maintenance and servicing at customer sites.
• Working with a range of products including automated trucks.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Hydraulics

IT Proficiency

Education

NVQ level 3 or equivalent

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:

Resident Engineer

Are you looking for your next opportunity as a Resident Service Engineer?

We at Linde Material Handling, one of the world's leading manufacturers of forklift trucks and warehouse equipment, are looking for Field Service Engineers like you. This role is to join our team at our customer site in S66 Area.

We are looking for vehicle technicians or mechanical engineers who have experience working as a forklift technician, plant fitter, plant technician, vehicle technician, or a similar role. Experience within plant equipment, powered access equipment, agricultural machinery, motor vehicles, or industrial cleaners may make this role perfect for you!

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.

Tasks and Qualifications:

Are you a Resident Engineer looking for their next opportunity?

Have you considered Linde Material Handling, one of the world's leading manufacturers of forklift trucks and warehouse equipment?

We are a global organization proud of our heritage for more than 50 years. We have been one of the world's largest manufacturers of forklift trucks and warehouse equipment, setting standards for solutions in industrial trucks, fleet management, driver assistance systems, and service offerings. We develop high-performance material flow solutions tailored to customer needs, enabling users to achieve sustainable competitive advantages. We represent the highest level of technology and service expertise in forklifts and warehouse technology.

Do you have experience in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Hydraulics?

Ideally, you will have an NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) qualification, although this is not essential.

Comfortable using IT equipment is essential, as we use the latest technology to keep accurate records and place orders.

You will need a full UK driving licence (Field and Resident Engineers only).

As a Linde engineer, you should be comfortable working autonomously and within a team.

Our values underpin everything we do: Excellence, Courage, Collaboration, and Integrity.

What does your package include?

• A competitive salary scale dependent on your experience.
• The option for either a 40-hour or 45-hour working week – Monday to Friday.
• Shift premium, overtime opportunities @ time plus on Monday to Saturday & some bank holidays.
• Double Time on Sundays and some Bank Holidays.
• 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 Employee Incentive Schemes.
• Receive a 6-week induction with world-class training.
• Long-term training development plans.
• World-class Linde specialised product training.
• Full Forklift Driver Licence.
• Opportunities for growth through technical grading process.
• Potential for extended learning (Degree level).
• Local and national technical support.
• Laptop and phone provided.
• All specialist tooling provided, with a tools replacement policy for wear and tear.