Field Service Engineer

Kion Group AG; Biggleswade; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Employee Incentive Schemes

Discount scheme

Fully equipped company van

Paid travel from door to door

Job summary

A global leader in material handling is seeking a skilled Field Service Engineer in Luton to join their team. In this role, you'll navigate diverse tasks related to forklift trucks and warehouse equipment, ensuring operational efficiency through technical support and maintenance. We require candidates with strong mechanical skills and a background in vehicle or plant equipment, alongside a full UK driving licence. Benefits include a competitive salary, training, and growth opportunities, making this a remarkable career move.

Qualifications

• Experience as vehicle technician or mechanical engineer required.
• Comfortable using IT equipment for record-keeping.
• Full UK driving licence necessary.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve technical issues with equipment.
• Conduct essential maintenance check-ups.
• Travel to customer locations for service support.

Skills

Problem-solving

Mechanical engineering

Customer service

IT equipment usage

Education

NVQ level 3 or equivalent

Tools

Forklift trucks

Plant equipment

Powered access equipment

Job description

Field Service Engineer page is loaded## Field Service Engineerlocations: Luton, United Kingdomposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR-0090762Exciting Career Opportunity as a Field Service Engineer at Linde Material Handling in Biggleswade - SG18 / LU post code area 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 machines, 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.# **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 for those that want it.* ### The option for either a 40-hour or 45-hour working week – Monday to Friday* ### Shift premium* ### Overtime opportunities - time plus half Monday to Saturday & some bank holidays, double Time on Sundays and some Bank Holidays* ### 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.* ### World class Linde specialized product training* ### Full Forklift Driver License* ### 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, with the option for private use* ### 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. 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 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.**Linde Material Handling** is a leading global manufacturer of forklift trucks and warehouse trucks, and a provider of intralogistics solutions and services. As an innovation leader, we deliver progressive products and tailored solutions, which meet all individual requirements that an application or company may have.We are represented in more than 100 countries worldwide with our own branches. The company’s international network includes production and assembly plants in Germany, France, the Czech Republic, the USA, and China as well as more than 700 sales and service locations. Around the world, we have some 13,000 people working passionately on holistic intralogistics solutions, to help boost our customers’ performance in the long term.Linde is part of the KION Group, which is the largest manufacturer of forklift trucks and warehouse trucks in Europe, measured by units. Within the KION Group, we are helping to shape the future together with our strong brands Linde, STILL and Dematic and represent the very best our industry has to offer. The KION Group is a global enterprise made up of more than 42,000 employees in more than 100 countries.**Our culture is shaped by the shared values of the KION Group: integrity, collaboration, courage, and excellence.**