Field Service Engineer

Linde Material Handling; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van and fuel card

Private use option

25 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Discount scheme

World class Linde product training

Overtime opportunities

On-call support paid in addition

Laptop and phone

Job summary

Linde Material Handling is seeking a Field Service Engineer to join our team serving the Midlands area (DY, WR and B postcodes). You will diagnose faults on Linde forklifts and related equipment, and deliver preventative maintenance at customer sites.

Ideal candidates have mechanical/Electrical/Hydraulics experience, NVQ3 (or equivalent), IT literacy, and a full UK driving licence. A company van, fuel card and ongoing training are included.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical, electrical or hydraulic engineering.
• NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) preferred but not essential.
• IT literate and able to use latest technology to keep records and place orders.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Find, diagnose and rectify faults on Linde forklifts and other equipment at customer sites.
• Undertake preventative maintenance and service visits.
• Travel to customer sites across the Midlands patch (DY, WR and B postcodes).
• Support on-call rotations as required.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Hydraulics

Full UK driving licence

IT literacy

Education

NVQ level 3 (or equivalent)

Tools

IT literacy

Job description

Linde Material Handling offers a range of challenging careers across the country and we are keen to talk to you about the direction in which you would like your career to go.

We are currently looking for a Field Service Engineer to join our team in the Midlands area. The geographical patch to be covered is the DY, WR and some B postcode area.

We are looking for vehicle technicians or mechanical engineers who have experience working as a forklift technician, plant fitter, plant technician, vehicle technician or a similar type of role. Experience within plant equipment, powered access equipment, agricultural machinery, motor vehicles or industrial cleaners may make this role perfect for you!

Working with everything from small pallet trucks, through to IC trucks, VNA trucks and automated trucks, you will be required to find, diagnose, and rectify faults, and undertake preventative maintenance on Linde forklifts and other material handling equipment at our customer sites.

We Offer

What we Offer?

• Salary will depend on experience


• Door to door payment


• Overtime opportunities


• Occasional on-call support required paid in addition to your salary


• Company van and fuel card, with the option for private use


• Van washing through fuel card account


• 25 days annual leave


• Company pension scheme


• Discount scheme, with access to deals from some of the UK’s largest brands


• World class Linde specialised product training


• Full Forklift Driver Licence

What to Expect?

• Buddy support system in place


• Company laptop and phone


• In boot overnight parts deliveries


• PPE and Uniform supplied


• Uniform cleaning service


• Ongoing manufacturer training on our market-leading range of material handling equipment


• Technical support available


• Local support network of from colleagues


• Varied role with day-to-day different challenges

Tasks And Qualifications

Who are we looking for?

To be considered for this role, you will need experience in at least one of the following areas:

• Mechanical engineering


• Electrical engineering


• Hydraulics

Ideally you will have an NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) qualification, although this is not essential.

You will need to be IT literate and able to use latest technology to keep accurate records and place orders.

You must hold a full UK driving licence.

You Will Need To Have The Following Personal Attributes

• Good communication skills to liaise with our customers and your internal colleagues


• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team


• Take pride in your work and complete tasks to the highest standard


• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail


• A positive and can-do attitude


• Flexibility to adapt to the changing needs of the role


• A desire to be a Linde brand ambassador