Field Service Engineer

Linde Material Handling; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global company as a Field Service Engineer in Plymouth. Utilize your mechanical and electrical engineering skills to maintain and service a variety of material handling equipment. Enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive training, and opportunities for career growth in a supportive environment focused on excellence and customer satisfaction.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays

Company pension scheme with 6% employer contribution

Eligibility for Employee Incentive Schemes

Access to a company vehicle for private use

Comprehensive training including a 6-week induction

Paid travel from door to door

Company van and fuel card

Qualifications

• Experience as vehicle technicians, mechanical engineers, or forklift technicians.
• Full UK driving license is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing and rectifying faults on material handling equipment.
• Performing preventative maintenance and servicing at customer sites.
• Working with a range of products from pallet trucks to automated trucks.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Hydraulics

Proficiency with IT systems

Education

NVQ Level 3

Job description

Are you seeking your next career opportunity as a Field Service Engineer?

At Linde Material Handling, a global leader in forklift trucks and warehouse equipment, we are looking for skilled Field Service Engineers to join our team in Plymouth.

We are interested in candidates with experience as vehicle technicians or mechanical engineers, particularly those who have worked as forklift technicians, plant fitters, plant technicians, or vehicle technicians. Experience with plant equipment, powered access equipment, agricultural machinery, motor vehicles, or industrial cleaners is highly desirable.

In this role, you will engage in a variety of tasks, working with our full range of products, from small pallet trucks to Counterbalance trucks, Very Narrow Aisle (VNA) trucks, and automated trucks. Your responsibilities will include diagnosing and rectifying faults, performing preventative maintenance, and servicing Linde forklifts and other material handling equipment at customer sites.

We offer a competitive package including:

• A salary dependent on experience
• Option for 40-hour or 45-hour workweek – Monday to Friday
• 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays
• Company pension scheme with 6% employer contribution and minimum 4% employee contribution
• Eligibility for Employee Incentive Schemes
• All specialist tooling provided
• Access to a company vehicle for private use (selected roles)

For the full benefits package, see the full Job Description.

Join us and be part of a team dedicated to employee engagement, excellence, and exceeding customer expectations.

What We Offer

Are you looking for your next opportunity as a Field Service Engineer?

We at Linde Material Handling, one of the world's leading manufacturers of forklift trucks and warehouse equipment, are seeking Field Service Engineers to join our team in Plymouth.

Candidates with experience as vehicle technicians, mechanical engineers, forklift technicians, plant fitters, or similar roles are encouraged to apply. Experience with plant equipment, powered access equipment, agricultural machinery, motor vehicles, or industrial cleaners is advantageous.

Your tasks will include working with a range of products, diagnosing faults, performing preventative maintenance, and servicing equipment on customer sites.

Join us and contribute to a team committed to employee engagement, excellence, and customer satisfaction.

Tasks And Qualifications

Are you a Field Service Engineer looking for a new challenge? Consider Linde Material Handling, a global leader with over 50 years of industry experience, setting standards in industrial trucks, fleet management, and service solutions.

We value expertise in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Hydraulics. An NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) qualification is preferred but not essential.

Proficiency with IT systems is required due to our use of advanced technology for record keeping and ordering.

A full UK driving license is mandatory for Field and Resident Engineers.

Our core values are Excellence, Courage, Collaboration, and Integrity. We seek individuals who embody these principles.

What does your package include?

• A competitive salary based on experience
• Option for 40-hour or 45-hour workweek, Monday to Friday
• Shift premiums and overtime opportunities (time plus half Monday to Saturday, some bank holidays)
• Double time on Sundays and certain bank holidays
• Additional leave based on long service
• Company pension with 6% employer contribution
• Discount schemes and employee referral rewards
• Comprehensive training including a 6-week induction, world-class product training, and long-term development plans
• Full Forklift Driver Licence
• Opportunities for career growth and further learning
• Support from local and national technical teams
• Company-provided laptop and phone
• Specialist tooling and workwear policies

Additional Benefits for Field Service Engineers

• Paid travel from door to door
• Local customer base with an average travel time of 30 minutes
• Company van and fuel card, with private use options
• Occasional on-call support paid additionally

Linde is committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you require adjustments during the application or interview process, please inform us.