Site Engineer

Professional Technical Ltd; Grantham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in the MHE industry is seeking a Site Engineer in Grantham. The successful candidate will actively diagnose technical issues and perform preventative maintenance on cutting-edge material handling equipment. Ideal applicants should have experience as a Vehicle Technician or Mechanical Engineer, with an NVQ level 3 preferable. The role offers a competitive salary potential of £45k to £50k, overtime options, excellent training and development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + statutory bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Discount scheme access

Induction with world-class training

Laptop and phone provided

All PPE supplied and maintained

Qualifications

• Experience as a Vehicle Technician or Mechanical Engineer.
• Comfortable working autonomously and as part of a team.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve technical issues on customer sites.
• Conduct preventative maintenance on material handling equipment.
• Forge strong relationships with customers and provide exceptional support.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Problem-solving

Comfortable using IT equipment

Customer service

Education

NVQ level 3 (or equivalent)

Tools

Forklift Driver Licence

Job description

Are you ready to take the next step in your career as a Site Engineer? A global leader in the MHE industry has a new requirement to join one of their leading sites based in the Grantham area. As a Site Engineer you're set to dive into the dynamic realm of material handling, where every day presents new adventures and challenges. Stationed directly at one of their customer sites, you'll receive one of the best training programs in the industry and have day to day support. You have an option of either 40-hour or 45-hour working week, Monday to Friday, shift premium and OT is available should you wish to have this. Potential OTE is circa to £45k to £50k dependant on hours worked. All other benefits are listed below.

Key responsibilities of the Site Engineer

Your role will be both hands‑on and problem‑solving‑oriented, as you diagnose and resolve technical issues, ensuring their customers' equipment operate at peak efficiency. You'll also be the guardian of preventative maintenance, conducting essential check‑ups that keep the fleet running smoothly.

Being located at one of their customer sites you'll bring your expertise to service their state‑of‑the‑art material handling equipment, forging strong relationships, and delivering exceptional service and support. Being an integral part of the customers' operation.

Requirements of the Site Engineer

We are interested in candidates with experience as Vehicle Technicians looking to take that next step in your career or experienced mechanical engineers, particularly those who have worked as forklift technicians, plant fitters, plant technicians.

Experience with plant equipment, powered access equipment, agricultural machinery, motor vehicles, or industrial cleaners are all highly desirable.

Ideally you will have an NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) qualification, although this is not essential.

We use the latest technology to keep accurate records and place orders, therefore being comfortable using IT equipment is essential.

You will need to hold a full UK driving licence.

As a Site Engineer you will need to be comfortable working autonomously and within a team.

Benefits

• Highly attractive basic salary with OTE circa to £45k to £50k
• Option of a 40‑hour or 45‑hour working week, Monday to Friday
• Overtime opportunities – time and a half Monday to Saturday and Double Time on Sundays
• 25 days annual leave + statutory bank holidays
• Additional days holiday based on long service milestones
• Company pension scheme – 6% employer contribution; minimum 4% employee contribution
• Discount scheme, with access to deals from some of the UK's largest brands
• "Recommend a friend scheme" – if you enjoy your role, recommend someone else and get rewarded!
• Eligibility to join the Employee Incentive Schemes
• Receive a 6‑week induction which offers world‑class training to enable you in your role
• Long‑term training development plans, some of the best in the industry.
• World‑class specialised product training
• Full Forklift Driver Licence
• Opportunity for growth through technical grading process
• Opportunity for the right candidates to undertake extended learning (Degree level)
• They support their engineers with local and national technical support
• Laptop and phone provided
• All specialist tooling provided and tool replacement policy provided by the company (Wear and Tear)
• Ensuring you are safe and look the part, all PPE supplied company cleaned specialist work wear