Resident Engineer - Materials Handling Equipment
Posted 3 days 16 hours ago by Pioneer Selection
Location: Rotherham, South Yorkshire
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.
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
£40k - 50k per year + pension, onsite parking
First Floor - Unit 5, Hertsmere Industrial Park, Chester Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 1LT