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kiongroup

Resident Engineer

  • Newport

Found by HiredNow AI on 24 Aug 2026. Subscribers saw it first.

About the role

Main purpose of the position
To carry out service and repairs to equipment on customer sites in a safe, professional and cost effective manner, maintaining documentation of all works carried out in line with Health and Safety and Quality procedures. This position is based at the Booker site in Newport looking after the Linde trucks on site.
We offer:
Main Duties and Accountabilities (recommended up to 10 points)

Servicing/Repairs material handling equipment,

and other specified equipment on site.

Ordering of parts as efficiently as possible & ensure all stock levels/movement records are

accurate

& correct

To dispose of all waste products relating to the repair/service of the MHE using approved waste disposal companies

Ensure automated system & all paperwork is completed accurately & within the stipulated

time period

& with the relevant order numbers

To ensure site stock is

monitored /counted and sufficient for the

day to day

maintenance of the fleet

Ensure servicing & WIP are kept up to date

Maintain a safe working environment & work in a safe manner, ensuring site rules and regulations are

followed at all times

Report any unsafe practices or potential hazards

immediately

To provide reliable information to the customer with regards to maintenance, consultation on

repairs

and to provide advice on the use of equipment.

To carry out inspections and

monitor

the safety of the repaired and maintained trucks

To liaise with the Service Controller, customer and Service Manager to ensure information regarding individual forklifts and equipment is shared including damage or requests for a replacement truck in the event of a long repair, as well as keeping all relevant parties up to date with the progress of work activities

To work closely with the sales

& STR

team and refer leads

To accurately complete job sheets, timesheets and purchase requisitions and parts paperwork within the required timescale

To make proposals for the improvement of the implementation of work activities and work conditions

To take responsibility for all equipment and tooling (including van/laptop/printer

etc )

and ensure that it is in a safe , clean

condition for the type of work being undertaken
. ** where van is required due to site requirements

To take responsibility for van weight and safe/roadworthy condition before use.

** where van is required due to site requirements

To work to and understand KPI’s relating to service,

admin

and stock

To ensure that a clean and safe working environment is

maintained

at all times

To actively

  • participate
  • in training days, work meetings, and other meetings for the exchange of information
  • To
  • maintain
  • familiarization with Linde MH UK Ltd/STILL Materials Handling Ltd policies & procedures & adhere to these.
  • E.g.
  • IT Policy,
  • absence
  • policy etc.
  • To attend training courses to
  • maintain
  • up to date knowledge of equipment

Liaise

  • direct
  • with customer to
  • maintain
  • maximum MHE up time & customer satisfaction
  • Liaise with STR controller and
  • assist
  • with management of STR fleet on site
  • Ensure that records relating to VOR machines, battery repairs, and battery topping are kept up to date and circulated to relevant people
  • Carry out risk assessments on all work processes and
  • develop
  • safe working practices
  • in accordance with
  • current health and safety legislation
  • Support the development of engineers through practical training and mentoring

Undertake

  • additional
  • training and/or qualifications provided by Linde MH UK Ltd/STILL Materials Handling Ltd.
  • Make your line manager aware of any site developments or changes in customer needs
  • This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be exhaustive but is to be used as a guideline for the job in question
  • There is a need for a flexible approach to this job
  • in order for
  • the company to achieve its objectives
  • Tasks and Qualifications: HEALTH & SAFETY

The responsibility for employees’ health and safety does not rest entirely with the Company and its management
.

As an employee, irrespective of your position in the Company, you have a legal duty of care to adhere to the company policy at all times
.

You must

  • maintain
  • a safe and healthy working environment, take care of your own health,
  • safety
  • and environment at work and of other colleagues & other individuals on site who may be affected by your actions or omissions.
Apply at kiongroup