Job Description: Resident Forklift Engineer
Job Title: Resident Forklift Engineer
Salary: £54,800.00 - £70,000.00 + OT
Location: Solihull
Resident Forklift Engineer - Job Overview
As a Resident Engineer, you will work on-site at a customer location, becoming an integral part of their operation. This is a dynamic, hands-on role within the material handling industry where no two days are the same. You will be responsible for maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing equipment while delivering exceptional customer service.
Resident Forklift Engineer - Key Responsibilities
- Diagnose, repair, and maintain material handling equipment to ensure optimal performance
- Carry out preventative maintenance and routine servicing of equipment fleets
- Troubleshoot technical issues and provide effective solutions
- Build strong working relationships with on-site customer teams
- Ensure all work meets safety and quality standards
- Maintain accurate service records using IT systems
- Work both independently and collaboratively within a team
Resident Forklift Engineer - Requirements & Qualifications
- Experience as a Vehicle Technician, Mechanical Engineer, Forklift Technician, Plant Fitter, or similar role
- Experience with plant equipment, powered access equipment, agricultural machinery, motor vehicles, or industrial cleaners is highly desirable
- NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant field is preferred but not essential
- Comfortable using IT systems for reporting and ordering
- Full UK Driving Licence required
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Resident Forklift Engineer - What We Offer
- Competitive salary based on experience
- 27.5% Shift Allowance
- 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays
- Additional holiday entitlement based on long service
- Company pension scheme (6% employer contribution, minimum 4% employee contribution)
- Employee incentive schemes
- Discount scheme with major UK brands
- Recommend-a-friend bonus scheme
- 6-week structured induction programme with world-class training
- Ongoing technical training and long-term development plans
- Specialist product training
- Opportunities for career progression and technical grading
- Potential for further education (including degree-level study)
- Full support from local and national technical teams
- Laptop and mobile phone provided
- All specialist tools supplied and maintained
- Full PPE and company workwear provided
- Company van and fuel card (site dependent)
Resident Forklift Engineer - About the Role
This position offers the opportunity to work with advanced material handling equipment in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. You will play a key role in maintaining operational efficiency and upholding high service standards.
Resident Forklift Engineer - About Elite Workforce Solutions:
We’re not just recruiters; we’re matchmakers for careers! Specialising in industries like Automotive, Plant, and Civil Engineering, we bring 40+ years of combined expertise to help talented individuals like you find their next big opportunity.
Take the first step towards your exciting new career and apply today!
If this role is of interest, please contact Liam at Elite Workforce Solutions on 07962987045 or email [email protected]
Pay: £54,800.00-£70,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
