Resident Engineer in Lincoln

Is it time to start thinking of a career change, and do you have a passion for wanting to work for one of the leading manufacturers in their field? A global leading manufacturing company has a newly created opportunity for a Resident Engineer to join the team in the Grantham area. The position has been created due to further expansion of the region. The position offers many opportunities for progression once you have joined the business. As one of the largest manufacturers in their field, they are highly supportive in career development and offer an exceptional training and development program, where you will be supported in ongoing training. They offer an impressive salary and benefits package with an OTE of £40k in your first year, a Company van with fuel paid, PDA & Mobile Phone, Overtime paid over a standard 40-hour week, Company Pension Scheme, 25 days holidays + Bank Holidays.

Responsibilities of the Resident Engineer

• Reporting to the Service Manager you will be in control of the maintenance, service, and repairs of material handling equipment on the customer's site.
• You will be working with an assortment of equipment, including electric trucks.
• Managing your own work in progress, ensuring all relevant paperwork is completed accurately.
• Attending regular training courses to maintain up-to-date knowledge of equipment.
• Being an active team player sustaining the company's prestigious reputation.
• You will be working with everything from small pallet trucks, through to IC trucks, VNA trucks, and automated trucks.
• You will be required to find, diagnose, and rectify faults, and undertake preventative maintenance on forklifts and other material handling equipment at their customer site.

Requirements of the Resident Engineer

• NVQ Level 3 qualification is essential - Certificates will be required.
• Will consider experienced FLT Engineer, Vehicle Technician, Master Technician, HGV Technician, Agricultural Engineer, Roadside Recovery, Road Sweepers and much more.
• Technical experience in Engines, Electrics (Diagnostics) and/or hydraulics.
• IT Literate and be comfortable with using the latest technology.

Salary and Benefits for the Resident Engineer:

• Opportunities to work either 40-hour or 45-hour weeks with a basic salary banding up to £40k.
• Overtime paid at time and a half over a standard 40-hour week.
• Fully expensed company van from day one of employment. Personal usage allowed.
• Fuel paid to and from the site.
• 25 days holiday + all bank holidays and additional holidays for length of service.
• Company Pension Scheme, 6% contribution.
• Discount Team, with access to deals for some of the largest brands.
• Employee Incentive Scheme.
• 6-week training program which offers world-class training to enable you in your role.
• Long-term training development plans are some of the best in the industry.
• Opportunity for growth through the 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 is provided, and a tool replacement policy is provided by the company (Wear and Tear).
• Ensuring you are safe and look the part, all PPE supplied, company cleaned, specialist work wear.

If you are looking for a change in career with a fresh challenge, where you will be supported in your future career goals, then this could be the opportunity for you. If you meet the above requirements, then please click on apply, and a member of our dedicated team will be in contact.