Resident Engineer - Materials Handling Equipment

JR United Kingdom; Fenny Stratford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading materials handling company based in Felixstowe is seeking a Resident Engineer responsible for servicing and maintaining forklifts and Material Handling Equipment. This full-time, site-based position requires a strong mechanical background and offers ongoing development, company pension scheme, and training. Ideal candidates will have a recognized mechanical qualification and previous experience in a similar role.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Full training and induction

Ongoing development and support

Tools and uniform provided

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar engineering role (field or site-based).
• Experience working on FLTs or MHE is ideal.
• Automotive or vehicle mechanic experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned maintenance and reactive repairs on Material handling equipment.
• Diagnose faults and identify cost-effective solutions.
• Build strong working relationships with the onsite team and customer.

Skills

Strong mechanical background

Excellent communication skills

Fault-finding skills

Education

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

Job description

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Resident Engineer - Materials Handling Equipment, felixstowe

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felixstowe, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

04.08.2025

Expiry Date:

18.09.2025

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Job Description:

Location: Felixstowe, Suffolk

Hours: Monday to Friday (Days)

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

Key Responsibilities of the Resident Engineer:

• Carry out planned maintenance and reactive repairs on a range of Material handling equipment
• Diagnose faults and identify cost-effective solutions
• Build strong working relationships with the onsite team and customer
• Ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with health & safety standards

Key Requirements of the Resident Engineer:

• Strong mechanical background - ideally from forklifts, automotive/vehicles, plant, or similar
• 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

The Resident Engineer will Benefit from:

• 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 in this role and feel that you have the right skills then please click apply at the bottom of this advert.

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