Resident Engineer

Still Sverige Ab; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary based on experience

40h or 45h week with occasional OT

25 days leave + holidays

Pension scheme 6% employer

Employee incentive schemes

Job summary

Linde Material Handling in Felixstowe, Suffolk is seeking a Resident Engineer to service and maintain forklift fleets at customer sites. The role blends hands-on diagnostics with preventive maintenance to ensure equipment operates at peak performance.

You will join a small team of engineers, work a 40- or 45-hour week with occasional overtime, and benefit from induction training, career development plans, and a company pension. A full UK driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) is desirable but not essential.
• Full UK driving license required.
• Capable of working autonomously and within a team.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve technical issues on customer sites.
• Conduct preventative maintenance to keep fleets running.
• Provide hands-on repair support for forklifts, commercial and other assets.
• Build strong relationships with customers and internal teams.

Skills

Vehicle maintenance

Forklift knowledge

Education

NVQ level 3 (or equivalent)

Job description

Exciting Career Opportunity as a Resident Engineer at Linde Material Handling in [Felixstowe, Suffolk]. 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 Multi 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.

Working in a team of 3 engineers all aspects of maintenance & servicing the customers fleet, covering commercial, agricultural, FLT and various other assets.

We offer:

• 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 on occaision.
• 25 days of annual leave plus statutory bank holidays
• A company pension scheme with a 6% employer contribution and a minimum 4% employee contribution
• Eligibility to participate in Employee Incentive Schemes

Join us and become part of a team that values employee engagement, strives for excellence, and priorities customer satisfaction.

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 equipment inc Commercial, Agricultural, Lighting rigs, Battery trailers, Fuel bowsers and many more varied equipment types.

Forging strong relationships, and delivering exceptional service and support. Being 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 commercial technicians, 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, but not sure if you have what we want, why not talk to us.

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

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.

Tasks and Qualifications:

• 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 License
• 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)