Field Service Engineer

Linde Material Handling UK; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading manufacturer of forklift trucks and warehouse equipment as a Workshop/Site/Field Service Engineer in Bristol. This dynamic role involves diagnosing and maintaining a variety of material handling equipment, ensuring high standards of service and customer satisfaction. With a focus on mechanical and electrical engineering, you'll work independently and as part of a supportive team, utilizing the latest technology to keep accurate records. Enjoy a range of perks including a company van, training, and a positive work environment. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Company van and fuel card

25 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Discount scheme

World class product training

Buddy support system

Company laptop and phone

Uniform supplied

Ongoing manufacturer training

Technical support available

Qualifications

• Experience as a forklift technician, plant fitter, or similar role is essential.
• IT literate with the ability to use technology for record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and rectify faults on Linde forklifts and material handling equipment.
• Undertake preventative maintenance at customer sites.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Hydraulics

Communication skills

IT literacy

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Education

NVQ level 3 or equivalent

Tools

Forklift trucks

Plant equipment

Automated trucks

Job description

About Linde
We are one of the world's leading manufacturers of forklift trucks and warehouse equipment. We operate in over 100 countries worldwide, and have around 13,000 people working for the brand. A network of more than 8,500 service technicians ensures maximum availability of Linde trucks and solutions, and based on its worldwide logistics network, Linde guarantees spare part delivery within 24 hours.

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 Workshop /Site/ Field Service Engineer to join our team in the Bristol area. The geographical patch to be covered is the BS 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.

What we offer:

Who are we looking for?

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

1. Mechanical engineering
2. Electrical engineering
3. 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:

1. Good communication skills to liaise with our customers and your internal colleagues
2. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
3. Take pride in your work and complete tasks to the highest standard
4. A high level of accuracy and attention to detail
5. A positive and can-do attitude
6. Flexibility to adapt to the changing needs of the role
7. A desire to be a Linde brand ambassador

Tasks and Qualifications:

Salary will depend on experience

Shift premium

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 colleagues

Varied role with day-to-day different challenges