Field Service Engineer

Kion Group; Colchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading material handling company in Colchester seeks a Field Service Engineer to diagnose and maintain a variety of equipment, including pallet and automated trucks. The ideal candidate will have experience in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, a full UK driving license, and be comfortable with IT equipment. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible hours, and additional benefits including a company van and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working hours

Pension scheme

Company van and fuel card

Comprehensive training

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Hydraulics.
• Full UK driving license required for Field and Resident Engineers.
• Comfort with IT equipment for record-keeping and ordering.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults and perform preventative maintenance.
• Service equipment from small pallet trucks to automated trucks.
• Work at customer sites.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Hydraulics

IT equipment proficiency

Education

NVQ level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Are you a Field Service Engineer looking for your next opportunity? Consider joining Linde Material Handling, a global leader in forklift trucks and warehouse equipment with over 50 years of industry experience.

We develop high-performance material flow solutions tailored to customer needs, emphasizing technology and service expertise in forklifts and warehouse technology.

Ideal candidates will have experience in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Hydraulics. An NVQ level 3 qualification or equivalent is preferred but not essential. Comfort with IT equipment is necessary due to our use of the latest technology for record-keeping and ordering. A full UK driving license is required for Field and Resident Engineers.

Our core values include:

• Excellence: Creating outstanding customer value
• Courage: Embracing change and innovation
• Collaboration: Trusting each other
• Integrity: Doing what is right

We offer a role based in the Colchester area, suitable for vehicle technicians or mechanical engineers with experience in forklift, plant, or vehicle maintenance. Experience with plant equipment, powered access, agricultural machinery, or industrial cleaning equipment is advantageous.

In this role, you will diagnose faults, perform preventative maintenance, and service a range of equipment from small pallet trucks to automated trucks, at customer sites.

Our package includes a competitive salary, flexible working hours, shift premiums, overtime, holiday entitlement, pension scheme, discount schemes, employee incentives, comprehensive training, and opportunities for career development and further education.

Additional benefits include a company van and fuel card, specialist tooling, workwear, paid travel, and support for on-call duties.