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Location: Oxford, OxfordshireSalary: £32,000 - £36,000 DOE + Shift Allowances & OvertimeEmployment Type: Full-Time, PermanentShifts: Rotating (Days & Nights)Vehicle Provided | 25 Days Holiday + BH | Annual Bonus (£5,000+ OTE)
The Opportunity:We are seeking a skilled and motivated Resident Maintenance Engineer to join a globally recognised materials handling solutions provider, working onsite at a major manufacturing facility in Oxford.
This is a hands-on engineering role at a customer site, maintaining a variety of material handling equipment. You'll be the first point of contact for technical support, maintenance, and diagnostics, helping to ensure operations run smoothly and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities:-
Carry out routine and reactive maintenance on forklifts and industrial trucks
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Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults
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Perform preventative maintenance to reduce breakdowns
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Maintain service records and documentation
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Communicate directly with the customer to ensure excellent service
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Manage workloads and prioritise urgent tasks independently
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Mechanical and/or electrical engineering experience essential
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Understanding of bearings, belts, chains, and hydraulic systems
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A customer-focused, personable, and self-motivated individual
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Comfortable with shift-based work and working independently on-site
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Days (Monday to Saturday):
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Shift A: 06:00 - 16:00
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Shift B: 07:00 - 17:00
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Nights (Sunday to Friday):
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Shift E: 16:00 - 02:00
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Shift F: 18:00 - 04:00
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Attractive shift allowances include:
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Up to £90 per night (Sunday)
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£35-£50 per weekday/night or Saturday shifts
Shift Cycle Offers Excellent Time Off:
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Rotational weeks off after shifts
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10-hour days enable extended rest periods
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Competitive base salary: £32,000 - £36,000 DOE
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Shift & overtime allowances: £5,000+ annually
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25 days holiday + bank holidays
