Field Service Engineer

Linde Material Handling; Grays; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary based on experience

40‑hour or 45‑hour week

Pension scheme with employer contrib.

Training & development programmes

Company van & fuel card

Laptop & phone provided

Paid travel (door to door)

On-call pay

Job summary

Linde Material Handling is seeking skilled Field Service Engineers to join our team in Essex. You’ll service a wide range of material‑handling equipment and travel to customer sites, delivering expert maintenance and support.

We offer a competitive benefits package, a choice of 40‑hour or 45‑hour weeks, pension, training, and a company vehicle with tools and gear provided.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) is preferred.
• Full UK driving licence is required.
• Experience as forklift technicians/vehicle technicians is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve technical issues to keep equipment at peak efficiency.
• Perform preventative maintenance and essential check-ups on fleet.
• Travel to customer locations to service Linde forklifts and related equipment.
• Build strong customer relationships and provide exceptional support.

Skills

Forklift technician

Plant fitter

Vehicle technician

Education

NVQ level 3 (or equivalent)

Job description

Exciting Career Opportunity as a Field Service Engineer at Linde Material Handling in Essex, ideally based in the SE, DA,BR, ME,RM,SS post code 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 lineup of products—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 available for those who want it.
• 25 days of annual leave plus statutory bank holidays
• Company pension scheme with a 6% employer contribution and a minimum 4% employee contribution
• Eligibility to participate in Employee Incentive Schemes
• 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!
• 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 a 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 with a tool‑replacement policy (wear and tear)
• Ensuring you are safe and look the part, all PPE supplied; company‑cleaned specialist workwear
• 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 customers’ 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.
• You will need to be comfortable using IT equipment, as we use the latest technology to keep accurate records and place orders.
• You will need to hold a full UK driving licence.
• 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 accommodations during the application or interview process to ensure fairness and accessibility, please let us know.