Elastic Ltd

Northfleet, Kent
Elastic Ltd
Job Title: Resident Engineer Northfleet
Location: Northfleet
Salary: £32,000 – £36,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.5 hours per day (40 hours per week) + overtime

Job Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Resident Engineer for a high-profile site in Northfleet, Kent. You will be responsible for maintaining and repairing a large fleet of industrial vehicles, primarily in a dedicated workshop setting, with some work carried out across the site as needed.

Due to the site’s traffic and access requirements, candidates will ideally live south of the Dartford Crossing. Training on specific equipment will be provided, but the successful candidate must be comfortable working independently and confidently with a range of machinery, previous experience as a Plant Fitter is highly desirable.

Resident Engineer Key Responsibilities:

Conduct repairs and maintenance on a large fleet of industrial vehicles (mostly in the dedicated workshop, with occasional work on-site
Ensure all equipment is in good working order and meets the end customer’s operational needs
Handle technical queries and perform diagnostics and fault-finding
Maintain high standards of safety and efficiency
Manage and prioritise your workload to meet deadlines
Opportunity for overtime if desired

Requirements:

NVQ Level 3 in Engineering or equivalent, or qualified by experience
Previous experience working as a plant fitter or on vehicle repairs
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and handle technical challenges
Ideally live south of the Dartford Crossing (due to site location and traffic conditions)
Full driving license
Strong communication skills to liaise with customers and colleagues
Proactive, detail-oriented, and committed to maintaining high standards of work

Additional Information:

This is a standard 40-hour week with 8.5-hour shifts (including a 30-minute unpaid break)
The role offers potential overtime opportunities, based on workload

If you would like further information or have an interest in making an application for the Resident Engineer vacancy, please contact Lizzie James.