Resident Engineer vacancy in Oxford (282jc)

Ex-Mill Recruitment Ltd; Oxford; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in forklift trucks is seeking a Resident Engineer based in Oxford. The role involves diagnosing mechanical faults, conducting maintenance, and ensuring equipment reliability. Ideal candidates come from military or technical backgrounds, with strong problem-solving abilities. Competitive salary of £31–43k, excellent benefits include 33 days leave and a robust support network.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

6% employer pension contribution

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Military technician or engineer background preferred.
• Experience with plant equipment or agricultural machinery is beneficial.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults.
• Conduct preventative maintenance on the fleet.
• Provide technical advice to ensure equipment safety.

Skills

Military mechanical/electrical engineering experience

Confidence using IT systems and diagnostic tools

Ability to work autonomously

Education

NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent)

Job description

Resident Engineer (282jc) – Oxford - £31 – 43k (DOE) + Excellent Benefits

Overview

Are you a former military technician or engineer looking for a role where your skills, discipline and problem‑solving ability are genuinely valued? A global leader in forklift trucks and warehouse equipment is recruiting Resident Engineers at a customer site in Oxford — and they’re keen to speak with military veterans from REME, Royal Engineers, RAF/Army/Navy engineering branches, or any hands‑on technical trade.

The Role

As a Resident Engineer, you’ll be permanently based at a dedicated customer site, becoming a trusted technical specialist within their operation. You’ll handle a wide range of responsibilities, including:

• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical and electrical faults
• Conducting preventative maintenance to keep the fleet operational
• Servicing forklifts and advanced material‑handling machinery
• Supporting day‑to‑day operations and maintaining strong customer relationships
• Providing technical advice, ensuring equipment safety and reliability

Every day brings something different — ideal for someone who thrives in a varied, hands‑on engineering role.

Who They’re Looking For

The company welcomes engineers from a range of backgrounds, especially those with:

• Military mechanical/electrical engineering experience (REME VM/Tech Elec, Armoured Systems, Marines/RAF techs, etc.)
• Vehicle technician or plant/engineering backgrounds
• Experience with plant equipment, powered access, agricultural machinery or mechanical systems
• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) ideal, but not essential
• Confidence using IT systems and diagnostic tools
• Full UK driving licence
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a wider team

What You’ll Receive

• £31–43k, depending on experience
• Monday to Sunday rota, with shift premiums and overtime available with a choice of 40 or 45 hr working week
• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays (plus extra leave for long service)
• 6% employer pension contribution (4% employee minimum)
• Employee discount schemes & incentive schemes
• 6-week world‑class induction programme
• Ongoing professional development, technical grading progression
• Full product training + funded Forklift Driver Licence
• Opportunities for extended learning up to degree level
• Laptop, phone and all specialist tooling provided
• Tool replacement policy
• Full PPE and specialist workwear, company cleaned
• Strong technical support network (local & national)

How to Apply

Join a company that values precision, professionalism and reliability — the same qualities you built in the military. This is a long‑term, secure engineering career with genuine progression and world‑class support.

For more information, please contact Jean‑Claude Hedouin at Ex‑Mil Recruitment Ltd on 0333 202 6500, or [e-mail], or visit the website www.ex-mil.co.uk.