Field Service Engineer

Linde Material Handling; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van and fuel card

Laptop and phone provided

Pension contribution 6%

Induction and training

Job summary

Linde Material Handling in Aberdeen is seeking a Field Service Engineer to service and maintain a range of forklift trucks and warehouse equipment across AB/IV postcodes. You will travel to customer sites, diagnose issues, perform preventative maintenance, and contribute to high service standards.

The role offers a choice of 40 or 45-hour weeks, with shift premium, OT, 25 days leave plus holidays, a company pension with employer contributions, training and career development, and a company

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) requested to work on forklift equipment.
• Full UK driving licence required to travel to customer sites.
• Experience as forklift/vehicle/mechanical engineers is preferred.
• Comfortable using IT equipment to record service activities.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve technical issues on forklifts and material handling gear.
• Perform preventative maintenance to keep fleets operational.
• Travel to customer locations across AB/IV postcodes and service equipment.
• Maintain accurate service records and provide excellent customer support.

Skills

Forklift technician

Vehicle technician

Mechanical engineer

Education

NVQ Level 3

Tools

IT systems familiarity

Job description

Exciting Career Opportunity as a Field Service Engineer at Linde Material Handling in Aberdeen, covering AB/IV postcodes.

Are you ready to take the next step in your career as a Field Service Engineer?

Linde Material Handling, a global leader in forklift trucks and warehouse equipment, is seeking skilled Field Service Engineers to join our team.

As a Field Service Engineer, you will embark on a dynamic journey in the world of material handling, where no two days are the same. You’ll immerse yourself in a diverse array of tasks, expertly navigating our extensive lineup of products— from agile pallet trucks to robust counterbalance trucks, and cutting edge very narrow aisle (VNA) trucks to innovative automated solutions.

At Linde Material Handling, we offer a competitive benefits package, which includes:

• A competitive salary based on your experience
• The option of a 40-hour or 45-hour working week, Monday to Friday, shift premium

OT is available for those that want it.

• 25 days of annual leave plus statutory bank holidays
• A company pension scheme with a 6% employer contribution and a minimum 4% employee contribution
• Eligibility to participate in Employee Incentive Schemes

Join us and become part of a team that values employee engagement, strives for excellence, and prioritises customer satisfaction.

We Offer

At Linde Material Handling the package we offer includes:

• A competitive salary scale dependent on your experience.
• The option of a 40-hour or 45-hour working week, Monday to Friday, shift premium and OT is available
• 25 days annual leave + statutory bank holidays
• Additional days holiday based on long service milestones.
• Company pension scheme - 6% employer contribution; minimum 4% employee contribution
• Discount scheme, with access to deals from some of the UK’s largest brands.
• “Recommend a friend scheme” – if you enjoy your role, recommend someone else and get rewarded!
• Eligibility to join the Employee Incentive Schemes
• Receive a 6-week Induction which offers world class training to enable you in your role.
• Long term training development plans, some of the best in the industry.
• A Linde Operating Licence for FLTs
• Opportunity for growth through technical grading process
• Opportunity for the right candidates to undertake extended learning (Degree level)
• We support our engineers with local and national technical support.
• Laptop and phone provided.
• All specialist tooling provided, and tool replacement policy provided by the company (Wear and Tear)
• Ensuring you are safe and look the part, all PPE supplied company cleaned specialist work wear.

In Addition, Field Service Engineer’s Package Includes

• Paid travel “Door to Door”
• Customer base close to home with average travel just 30 minutes
• Company van and fuel card.
• Van washing through fuel card account
• Occasional on-call support, paid in addition to your salary.

Tasks And Qualifications

Your role will be both hands-on and problem-solving-oriented, as you diagnose and resolve technical issues, ensuring our equipment operates at peak efficiency. You’ll also be the guardian of preventative maintenance, conducting essential check-ups that keep our fleet running smoothly.

Traveling to various customer locations, you’ll bring your expertise to service Linde forklifts and other state-of-the-art material handling equipment, forging strong relationships, and delivering exceptional support. Prepare to be on the move, tackling challenges head-on and becoming an integral part of our customers’ operation. 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.

• Ideally you will have an NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) qualification, although this is not essential.
• We use the latest technology to keep accurate records and place orders, therefore being comfortable using IT equipment is essential.

• You will need to hold a full UK driving licence.
• As a Linde engineer you will need to be comfortable working autonomously and within a team.

Linde is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, abilities, and experience. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the application or interview process to ensure fairness and accessibility, please let us know.