Field Service Engineer

KION Group; Doncaster; 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

Job summary

Linde Material Handling is seeking a Field Service Engineer to join our Chesterfield area team. You will diagnose and repair faults on a range of forklifts and material handling equipment at customer sites, and perform preventative maintenance.

Candidates should have mechanical or electrical engineering experience, ideally with forklifts, hold a UK driving licence, and be IT literate; full training and ongoing product courses provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical or electrical engineering roles.
• Experience with forklifts or material handling equipment preferred.
• Able to use IT to keep records and place orders.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Find, diagnose and rectify faults on Linde forklifts and other material handling equipment.
• Undertake preventative maintenance at customer sites.
• Support on-site with fault finding and repair tasks.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Hydraulics

UK driving licence

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 S80 and S81 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 engineeringElectrical engineeringHydraulicsIdeally 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 colleaguesAbility to work both independently and as part of a teamTake pride in your work and complete tasks to the highest standardA high level of accuracy and attention to detailA positive and can-do attitudeFlexibility to adapt to the changing needs of the roleA desire to be a Linde brand ambassadorTasks and Qualifications:What we Offer?Salary will depend on experience40 hour working weekDoor to door paymentOvertime opportunitiesOccasional on-call support required paid in addition to your salaryCompany van and fuel card, with the option for private useVan washing through fuel card account25 days annual leaveCompany pension schemeDiscount scheme, with access to deals from some of the UK’s largest brandsWorld class Linde specialised product trainingFull Forklift Driver LicenceWhat to Expect?Buddy support system in placeIn boot overnight parts deliveriesPPE and Uniform suppliedUniform cleaning serviceOngoing manufacturer training on our market-leading range of material handling equipmentLocal support from a network of colleaguesVaried role with day-to-day different challenges