Resident Engineer

Kion Group AG; Wrenthorpe; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Laptop and phone provided

Company van and fuel card

Employee incentive schemes

Job summary

Linde Material Handling is seeking a Resident Engineer to diagnose and resolve technical issues at customer sites, while performing preventative maintenance on forklift fleets. You will be based at a customer location and deliver hands-on service, building strong client relationships.

Ideal candidates have forklift or plant technician experience, an NVQ3 or equivalent when possible, and a valid UK driving licence. A supportive benefits package accompanies this role.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) preferred but not essential.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Experience as forklift technicians/plant fitters/vehicle technicians or similar.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve technical issues on customer equipment.
• Conduct preventative maintenance and essential checkups.
• Service Linde forklifts and other material handling equipment at customer sites.
• Build strong relationships and provide exceptional support to customers.

Skills

Vehicle handling

Customer relationship

Problem solving

Autonomous work

Education

NVQ level 3 (or equivalent)

Tools

IT literacy

Job description

Exciting Career Opportunity as a Resident Engineer at Linde Material Handling in Morrisons J41 RDC. 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 great team of well qualified engineers., oriented, as you diagnose and resolve technical issues, ensuring our customers equipment operates at peak effic iency. You'll also be the guardian of preventative maintenance, conducting essential checkups 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 material handling equipment, 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 thos e 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 industria l cleaners is highly desirable.

• 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.
• As a Linde engineer you will need to be comfortable working autonomously and within a team. 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.
• We offer a competitive benefits package, which includes:
• 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 for those that want it.
• 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
• A competitive salary scale dependent on your experience.
• The option of a 40-hour or 45-hour working week, Monday to Friday, shift premium and OT is available for those that want it.
• 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 join the Employee Incentive Schemes
• 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.
• A Linde Operating Licence for FLTs
• 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)