Field Service Engineer

Kion Group AG; Bolton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van and fuel card

Pension 6% employer contribution

Laptop and phone provided

Paid travel (Door to Door)

6-week induction training

Job summary

Linde Material Handling is hiring a Field Service Engineer in the UK, covering post codes BB, BL and OL. You will diagnose, repair and maintain a range of forklift trucks and warehouse equipment, travelling to customer sites and building strong working relationships.

The role offers a 40- or 45-hour week with optional over time, a comprehensive induction, long‑term training plans and a company vehicle with fuel card to support your career growth.

Qualifications

• Experience as vehicle technicians or forklift technicians.
• Experience with plant equipment, powered access equipment, agricultural machinery, motor vehicles, or industrial cleaners.
• Comfortable using IT equipment.
• Full UK driving license.
• Comfortable working autonomously and within a team.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve technical issues on forklifts and warehouse equipment.
• Be the guardian of preventative maintenance, conducting essential check-ups that keep the fleet running smoothly.
• Travel to various customer locations, servicing Linde forklifts and other equipment, building strong customer relationships.

Skills

Forklift knowledge

Autonomous/Teamwork

Mechanical aptitude

Education

NVQ level 3

Job description

Exciting Career Opportunity as a Field Service Engineer at Linde Material Handling in Covering post codes 'BB', 'BL' & 'OL'. 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.

Benefits

• A competitive salary based on your experience
• 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 of annual leave plus statutory 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
• A Linde Operating License 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
• Paid travel "Door to Door"
• Company van and fuel card
• Van washing through fuel card account
• Occasional on-call support, paid in addition to your salary

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve technical issues, ensuring equipment operates at peak efficiency
• Be the guardian of preventative maintenance, conducting essential check‑ups that keep the fleet running smoothly
• Travel to various customer locations, bringing 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 customers’ operation

Qualifications

• Experience as vehicle technicians or mechanical engineers
• Experience as forklift technicians, plant fitters, plant technicians, or vehicle technicians
• Experience with plant equipment, powered access equipment, agricultural machinery, motor vehicles, or industrial cleaners
• NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) qualification (not essential)
• Comfortable using IT equipment
• Full UK driving license
• 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.

kion brands keep the world moving - globally, regionally, and locally. Kion is the Supply Chain Solutions Company. With over 42,000 employees in more than 100 countries, we enable smart, sustainable, and reliable supply chains worldwide - wherever goods are stored, moved, or delivered. Kion offers its customers the full spectrum of solutions to make their supply chains future‑ready. Our international brands, Linde Material Handling, STILL, and Baoli and our regional brands, Fenwick and OM, stand for outstanding technological innovation, intelligent automation and service excellence in forklift trucks and warehouse equipment. Dematic complements this expertise with state-of-the-art automation technology and AI-supported software solutions that optimize intralogistics across warehousing, production, and distribution. Whether locally or globally – we offer exciting career opportunities in an innovative environment shaped by our core values: Integrity, Collaboration, Courage, and Excellence. Together, we create the magic of supply chain solutions. Join our team - Push it forward.