Resident Engineer (282jc) – Oxford - £31 – 43k (DOE) + Excellent Benefits

Are you a former military technician or engineer looking for a role where your skills, discipline and problem-solving ability are genuinely valued? A global leader in forklift trucks and warehouse equipment is recruiting Resident Engineers at a customer site in Oxford — and they’re keen to speak with military veterans from REME, Royal Engineers, RAF/Army/Navy engineering branches, or any hands-on technical trade.

DUE TO THE NATURE OF THIS RECRUITMENT CONSULTANCY, WE ARE ONLY ABLE TO REPRESENT INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE EX MILITARY.

This is a role that suits someone who enjoys working independently, taking ownership, and keeping high-value equipment mission-ready — very similar to the engineering environment in the forces.

The Role

As a Resident Engineer, you’ll be permanently based at a dedicated customer site, becoming a trusted technical specialist within their operation. You’ll handle a wide range of responsibilities, including:
• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical and electrical faults
• Conducting preventative maintenance to keep the fleet operational
• Servicing forklifts and advanced material-handling machinery
• Supporting day-to-day operations and maintaining strong customer relationships
• Providing technical advice, ensuring equipment safety and reliability
Every day brings something different — ideal for someone who thrives in a varied, hands-on engineering role.

Who They’re Looking For
They welcome engineers from a range of backgrounds, especially those with:
• Military mechanical/electrical engineering experience (REME VM/Tech Elec, Armoured Systems, Marines/RAF techs, etc.)
• Vehicle technician or plant/engineering backgrounds
• Experience with plant equipment, powered access, agricultural machinery or mechanical systems
• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) ideal, but not essential
• Confidence using IT systems and diagnostic tools
• Full UK driving licence
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a wider team

If you’re unsure whether you fit — they encourage you to get in touch.

What You’ll Receive
• £31–43k, depending on experience
• Monday to Sunday rota, with shift premiums and overtime available with a choice of 40 or 45 hr working week
• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays (plus extra leave for long service)
• 6% employer pension contribution (4% employee minimum)
• Employee discount schemes & incentive schemes
• 6-week world-class induction programme
• Ongoing professional development, technical grading progression
• Full product training + funded Forklift Driver Licence
• Opportunities for extended learning up to degree level
• Laptop, phone and all specialist tooling provided
• Tool replacement policy
• Full PPE and specialist workwear, company cleaned
• Strong technical support network (local & national)

Join a company that values precision, professionalism and reliability — the same qualities you built in the military. This is a long-term, secure engineering career with genuine progression and world-class support.

For more information, please contact Jean-Claude Hedouin at Ex-Mil Recruitment Ltd on 0333 202 6500, or [email protected] or via the website www.ex-mil.co.uk

https://www.ex-mil.co.uk/vacancies/8206/resident-engineer