Resident Engineer - Materials Handling Equipment

Pioneer Selection; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading materials handling business is seeking a Resident Engineer for a site-based role in Doncaster. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining forklift trucks and ensuring excellent service delivery, benefiting from full training and ongoing support.

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 related equipment.
• Strong mechanical background ideally from forklifts, automotive, or plant.

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 teams.

Skills

Mechanical background

Communication skills

Fault-finding skills

Education

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

Job description

£36k - 41k per year + Full Benefits Package

Salary: £36,000 - £41,000 (Inclusive of Shift Allowance)

Hours: Monday to Friday- Double Days (Earlies and Lates)

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.

As a registered candidate with Pioneer Selection Ltd, you automatically become eligible for our referral scheme.

You will receive £250 for every candidate we place in permanent employment who has been recommended by you. Terms and Conditions apply please see our website for further details.

Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England

£36k - 41k per year + Full Benefits Package

First Floor - Unit 5, Hertsmere Industrial Park, Chester Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 1LT