Field Service Engineer

Still Sverige Ab; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Company pension – 6% employer

Employee discount scheme

OT available

Company van & fuel card

On-call paid

Induction and training programs

Job summary

Linde Material Handling is seeking a Field Service Engineer to service and repair forklift trucks and other material handling equipment across DG & CA postcode areas. You will diagnose issues, perform preventative maintenance, and travel to customer sites to ensure peak equipment performance.

Candidates with forklift technician or plant/vehicle technician backgrounds are encouraged. Full UK driving licence required; on-call and training opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Experience as vehicle technicians, forklift technicians, plant fitters or vehicle technicians.
• Comfortable using IT equipment to place orders and keep records.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair forklift and material handling equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance and check-ups to keep fleets running smoothly.
• Travel to customer locations to service equipment, build relationships and provide support.
• Work autonomously and in a team, with scope for on-call duties.

Skills

Vehicle technician experience

Forklift technician

Mechanical engineer

Plant fitter

Vehicle technician roles

Education

NVQ level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Exciting Career Opportunity as a Field Service Engineer at Linde Material Handling in DG & CA postcode areas.

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 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:

• 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
• 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
• Full Forklift Driver Licence
• 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
• 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-the-art 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 customer 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 license.

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 accommodation during the application or interview process to ensure fairness and accessibility, please let us know.