Field Service Engineer

KION Group; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van and fuel card with private

25 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Discount scheme with access to majorUK

World-class Linde training

Uniform and PPE provided

Job summary

Linde Material Handling is seeking a Field Service Engineer to join our team covering the Chesterfield area. You will diagnose faults, carry out preventative maintenance, and service a range of Linde forklifts and related equipment at customer sites.

You should have experience as a forklift technician or mechanical/electrical engineer, hold a full UK driving licence, and be IT literate to keep accurate records and orders. A positive attitude and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience as a forklift technician, plant fitter or related role.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• IT literacy and ability to use record-keeping and ordering systems.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and rectify faults on Linde forklifts and related equipment.
• Undertake preventative maintenance at customer sites.
• Travel within the Chesterfield patch to service vehicles and equipment.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Hydraulics

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.

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:

• 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

Tasks and Qualifications:

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