Field Service Engineer

Linde Material Handling; Castleford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Company pension 6% employer contrib.

Employee incentive schemes

Company van and fuel card (private use

Paid travel door to door

PPE provided

Job summary

Linde Material Handling is seeking a Field Service Engineer in the UK to diagnose, maintain and repair a range of forklift trucks and material handling equipment. You will travel to customer sites, perform preventative maintenance, and deliver first-class service across our product lineup.

The role offers a 40- or 45-hour work week with shift premiums, OT, and a comprehensive benefits package. You will join a market-leading team with extensive training and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience as vehicle technicians or mechanical engineers, forklift technicians, plant fitters, plant technicians, or vehicle technicians.
• NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) ideal but not essential.
• Comfort using IT equipment and keeping records.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Able to work autonomously and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve technical issues to keep forklifts and material handling equipment operating efficiently.
• Conduct preventative maintenance and inspections.
• Travel to customer sites to service equipment and build strong client relationships.
• Provide exceptional support and technical guidance to customers.
• Work both independently and as part of a team to meet targets.

Skills

Forklift knowledge

Field service experience

Full UK driving licence

IT record-keeping

Education

NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent)

Tools

IT systems

Job description

Exciting Career Opportunity as a Field Service Engineer at Linde Material Handling in WF/HX/HD/LS/BD.

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 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.

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 specialised product training
• 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 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-theart 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.