Resident Engineer - Materials Handling Equipment

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

Job summary

A leading materials handling business in Liverpool is seeking a Resident Engineer to service, maintain, and repair forklift trucks and other equipment. This full-time site-based role requires strong mechanical skills, previous experience, and excellent communication abilities. The company offers training, tools, and ongoing support.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Full training and induction

Ongoing development and support

Tools and uniform provided

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong mechanical background

Excellent communication

Fault-finding skills

Education

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

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04.08.2025

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Job Description:

Location: Liverpool, Merseyside

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 Liverpool. 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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