Resident Engineer

Is it time to start thinking of a change in career and do you have a passion to move into the world of Material Handling? A global leading manufacturer has a newly created opportunity for a Resident Engineer to join one of their leading sites based in the Sheffield area. They offer an exceptional 6 week training and development program and a full buddy system to support you in your career. They offer an impressive salary with OTE of £40k, bonus scheme, and benefits package which includes, PDA, Mobile Phone, Overtime paid at Time and a Half over a standard 40-hour week, Bonus Scheme, Company Pension Scheme, 25 days holidays + Bank Holidays and much more

The opportunity of Resident Engineer would suit a trained Vehicle Technician, Master Technician, HGV Technician, Roadside Recovery or similar.

Their products are becoming more advanced and diagnostic, electric skills are highly desirable.

Responsibilities of the Resident Engineer:

Servicing and repair of material handling equipment.

Ordering of parts as efficiently as possible & ensuring all stock levels/movement records are accurate & correct

Ensure all paperwork is completed accurately & within the stipulated time period & with the relevant order numbers

Manage own work-in-progress

Maintain a safe working environment & work in a safe manner

Report any unsafe practices or potential hazards immediately

To maintain familiarity with policies & procedures & adhere to these. E.g. IT Policy, absence policy, etc.

Attend training courses to maintain up-to-date knowledge of equipment

Requirements of the Resident Engineer:

• NVQ Level 3 qualification in Vehicle Maintenance, Plant or similar is essential
• Served full apprenticeship
• Workshop Engineers, Workshop Technicians, Vehicle Technicians, Master Technicians, Mechanics, Plant Fitters, Roadside Recovery, Agricultural Engineers, FLT Engineers are all considered
• Technical experience in Engines, Electrics, and Diagnostics is compulsory.

Salary and Benefits

• OTE in your first 12 months circa to £40k
• Overtime available over a standard 40-hour week paid at time and a half.
• Laptop and all IT equipment provided
• Company Pension Scheme 6% Contribution
• Life Cover
• Full training program for all new employees
• Ongoing training provided
• Career progression opportunities are readily available, due to some people wishing to move into Field Service and then Team Leader/management level.

If this is an opportunity of interest, simply click on the link below to apply.