Resident Engineer - Materials Handling Equipment

Pioneer Selection Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading materials handling company is seeking a mechanically minded Resident Engineer for a full-time role in Doncaster. The position requires servicing and maintaining forklift trucks and similar equipment, ensuring high-quality service delivery and compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will possess a strong mechanical background and relevant qualifications, along with excellent communication skills as they will be working closely with customers on site.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Full training and induction

Ongoing development and support

Tools and uniform provided

Qualifications

• Experience in a mechanical engineering role, preferably in forklifts or similar.
• Strong fault-finding and communication skills.
• Background in automotive mechanics or related fields is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned maintenance and repairs on Material Handling Equipment.
• Diagnose faults effectively and provide solutions.
• Build relationships with customers and maintain safety standards.

Skills

Mechanical background

Fault diagnosis

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Recognised mechanical engineering qualification (NVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent)

Job description

Employer: Pioneer Selection Ltd

Location: Birmingham

Salary: GBP36,000 - GBP41,000 (Inclusive of Shift Allowance)

Closing date: 9 Jul 2025

Job Title: Resident Engineer

Are you a mechanically minded engineer seeking a site-based role with consistency, stability, and support? We are looking for a Resident Engineer to join a leading materials handling company, based full-time at a key customer site in Doncaster. Your responsibilities will include servicing, maintaining, and repairing forklift trucks and other Material Handling Equipment (MHE), ensuring minimal downtime and excellent service delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform planned maintenance and reactive repairs on various Material Handling Equipment
• Diagnose faults and identify cost-effective solutions
• Build strong relationships with the onsite team and customer
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with health & safety standards

Key Requirements:

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

Benefits:

• 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 and believe you have the right skills, please apply at the bottom of this advert.

As a registered candidate with Pioneer Selection Ltd, you are automatically eligible for our referral scheme. You will receive GBP250 for every candidate we place in permanent employment who has been recommended by you. Terms and Conditions apply; please see our website for details.

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