Field Service Engineer

Linde Material Handling; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van and fuel card

25 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Discount scheme

Job summary

Linde Material Handling in the Chesterfield area is recruiting a Field Service Engineer to service forklift fleets across the S40/S41 postcode zone. You will diagnose faults, undertake preventative maintenance and carry out repairs on a range of equipment from pallet trucks to IC and automated trucks at customer sites.

We value practical mechanical or electrical engineering experience, NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) where possible, IT literacy for records and ordering, and a full UK driving

Qualifications

• Experience in at least one of the following areas: Mechanical engineering, Electrical engineering or Hydraulics.
• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) preferred.
• IT literate and able to use latest technology to keep accurate records and place orders.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, fault-find and rectify on Linde forklifts and other material handling equipment at customer sites.
• Undertake preventative maintenance and routine servicing.
• Travel to customer sites within the Chesterfield patch (S40/S41) and work with customers and colleagues.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Hydraulics

IT literacy

Education

NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent)

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 Chesterfield area. The geographical patch to be covered is the S40 and S41 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.

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

What we Offer?

• Salary will depend on experience
• 40 hour working week
• 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
• In boot overnight parts deliveries
• PPE and Uniform supplied
• Uniform cleaning service
• Ongoing manufacturer training on our market-leading range of material handling equipment
• Local support from a network of colleagues
• Varied role with day-to-day different challenges