Field service engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary based on experience

40/45 hour working week

25 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Laptop and phone provided

Company van and fuel card

Training and induction

Job summary

Linde Material Handling is seeking skilled Field Service Engineers to join our team. You will diagnose and resolve technical issues on forklifts and material handling gear, perform preventative maintenance, and travel to customer sites.

Ideal candidates have experience as vehicle technicians or forklift engineers, hold a UK driving licence, and can work autonomously as well as in a team. IT literacy is essential, and training is provided.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 qualification is ideal but not essential.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence.
• Experience as vehicle technicians or forklift engineers is desirable.
• Able to work autonomously and within a team.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair forklift and material handling equipment at customer sites.
• Perform preventative maintenance and service checks.
• Travel to customer locations and build strong client relationships.
• Record maintenance and service activities using IT systems.

Skills

Field service

Forklift experience

Driving licence

Autonomous worker

Education

NVQ Level 3

Tools

IT literacy

Job description

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

• 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.
  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 prioritises customer satisfaction., 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.
• 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 specialised product training
• Full Forklift Driver Licence
• 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