Field Service Engineer

Kion Group AG; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

25 days leave

Pension scheme

Training & development

Induction program

Job summary

Linde Material Handling seeks a skilled Field Service Engineer in the UK to service a diverse fleet of forklift trucks and warehouse equipment. You will diagnose, repair and maintain equipment across customer sites, ensuring peak performance and uptime.

Join a global leader that offers a 40/45-hour week option, company van and fuel card, 25 days leave, pension, and strong induction and training programmes to support your growth in a dynamic, safety‑driven environment.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) required.
• Full UK driving license is essential.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve technical issues on Linde forklifts and warehouse equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance to keep fleets at peak efficiency.
• Travel to customer sites and provide high-quality field service support.
• Build strong customer relationships and ensure service excellence.

Skills

Diagnostics

Autonomous work

UK driving license

Forklift experience

Team player

Education

NVQ Level 3

Job description

Exciting Career Opportunity as a Field Service Engineer at Linde Material Handling in RG & GU. 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 and 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 priorities customer satisfaction.

Ce que nous proposons:

• 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 for those that want it.
• 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.

Tâches et 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. Experience with plant equipment, powered access equipment, agricultural machinery, motor vehicles, or industrial cleaners is highly desirable, but not sure if you have what we want, why not talk to us.

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 license.

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.

Les marques KION font avancer le monde – à l’échelle mondiale, régionale et locale. KION est la société spécialisée dans les solutions pour la chaîne d’approvisionnement. Avec plus de 42 000 collaborateurs dans plus de 100 pays, nous permettons des chaînes d’approvisionnement intelligentes, durables et fiables dans le monde entier – partout où des marchandises sont stockées, déplacées ou livrées. KION offre à ses clients une gamme complète de solutions pour préparer leurs chaînes d’approvisionnement à l’avenir. Nos marques internationales, Linde Material Handling, STILL et Baoli, et nos marques régionales, Fenwick et OM, sont synonymes d’innovation technologique de pointe, d’automatisation intelligente et d’excellence du service dans les chariots élévateurs et équipements d’entrepôt. Dematic complète cette expertise grâce à des technologies d'automatisation de pointe et des solutions logicielles assistées par IA qui optimisent l’intralogistique dans l’entreposage, la production et la distribution. Que ce soit localement ou globalement, nous offrons des opportunités de carrière passionnantes dans un environnement innovant façonné par nos valeurs fondamentales: Intégrité, Coopération, Courage et Excellence. Ensemble, nous créons la magie des solutions pour la chaîne d’approvisionnement.

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