Resident Engineer

Kion Group; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of material handling equipment is seeking a skilled Resident Engineer to join their team in Stoke-on-Trent. Ideal candidates should possess experience as vehicle technicians or mechanical engineers. Responsibilities include diagnosing and repairing faults, performing maintenance, and servicing equipment at customer locations. A full UK driving license is required, and NVQ Level 3 is preferred but not essential. Join a team committed to customer satisfaction and technical excellence.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working hours

Overtime opportunities

25 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Discount scheme

Induction training

Technical training opportunities

Laptop and phone provided

Company van

Tools replacement policy

Qualifications

• Experience as vehicle technician or mechanical engineer.
• Experience with plant equipment or agricultural machinery is desirable.
• Comfortable working autonomously and within a team.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and rectify faults in forklifts and material handling equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance at customer sites.
• Engage with a range of products from small trucks to automated trucks.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Hydraulics

Vehicle Technician Experience

Comfortable Using IT Equipment

Full UK Driving Licence

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 Engineers to join our team in the DE6 postcode 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.

In the role of a Resident Engineer, 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.

Join us and be part of a team dedicated to employee engagement, excellence and beyond all customer delight.

Tasks and Qualifications

Are you an Engineer looking for your 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 organisation proud of our heritage of over 50 years and are one of the world's largest manufacturers of forklift trucks and warehouse equipment. Setting standards for solutions for industrial trucks, fleet management, driver assistance systems and service offerings, we develop high-performance material flow solutions tailored to individual customer needs, achieving sustainable competitive advantages. We represent the highest possible level of technology and service expertise in forklifts and warehouse technology.

Do you have experience in one of the following disciplines: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Hydraulics?

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 (Field and Resident Engineers only).

As a Linde engineer you will need to be comfortable working autonomously and within a team.

Our values underpin everything we do.

Excellence: We create outstanding customer value

Courage: We change and innovate

Collaboration: We trust each other

Integrity: We do what is right

Benefits

• A competitive salary scale dependent on your experience.
• The option for either a 40-hour or 45-hour working week – Monday to Friday.
• Overtime opportunities – time plus on half 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 which offers world class training to enable you in your role.
• Long term training development plans.
• World class Linde specialised product training.
• Full Forklift Driver Licence.
• Opportunity for growth through technical grading process.
• Opportunity for the right candidates to undertake extended learning (Degree level).
• Local and national technical support.
• Laptop and phone provided.
• All specialist tooling provided.
• Tools replacement policy provided by the company (Wear and Tear).
• Company cleaned specialist work wear.
• Company van and fuel card, with the option for private use.
• Van washing through fuel card account.

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.