Field Service Engineer

Kion Group; Hoddesdon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in material handling is seeking a Field Service Engineer to join their committed team. The role involves diagnosing faults, performing maintenance, and servicing a range of forklift products. With opportunities for growth, competitive salary, and comprehensive training, it's designed for driven individuals looking to further develop their careers.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Option for 40 or 45-hour workweek

Shift premium and overtime opportunities

25 days annual leave plus statutory holidays

Company pension scheme with 6% employer contribution

World-class training and ongoing development

Paid travel from door to door

Specialist tooling and workwear provided

Qualifications

• Experience as forklift technicians, plant fitters, or similar roles.
• Comfortable working autonomously and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing faults and performing preventative maintenance.
• Servicing forklifts at customer sites.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Hydraulics

IT equipment

Education

NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent)

Full forklift driver license

Job description

Are you a Field Service Engineer looking for your next opportunity? Consider Linde Material Handling, one of the world's leading manufacturers of forklift trucks and warehouse equipment.

We are a global organization with over 50 years of heritage, known for setting standards in industrial trucks, fleet management, driver assistance systems, and service solutions. We develop high-performance material flow solutions tailored to customer needs, combining technology and service expertise in forklifts and warehouse technology.

Do you have experience in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Hydraulics? An NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) qualification is preferred but not essential. Comfort with IT equipment is necessary as we use the latest technology for record-keeping and ordering. A full UK driving license is required for Field and Resident Engineers. You should be comfortable working both autonomously and within a team. Our core values are:

• Excellence: We create outstanding customer value
• Courage: We change and innovate
• Collaboration: We trust each other
• Integrity: We do what is right

What we offer:

We are seeking Vehicle Technicians or Mechanical Engineers with experience as forklift technicians, plant fitters, or similar roles. Experience with plant equipment, powered access equipment, agricultural machinery, motor vehicles, or industrial cleaners is advantageous.

In this role, you'll work with a range of products from small pallet trucks to automated trucks, diagnosing faults, performing preventative maintenance, and servicing forklifts at customer sites.

Join us to be part of a team committed to employee engagement, excellence, and customer satisfaction.

Tasks and Qualifications:

Package includes:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Option for 40 or 45-hour workweek, Monday to Friday
• Shift premium and overtime opportunities
• Overtime paid at time and a half, plus double time on Sundays and some bank holidays
• 25 days annual leave plus statutory holidays, with additional days for long service
• Company pension scheme with 6% employer contribution
• Discount scheme and employee referral rewards
• World-class training, including a 6-week induction and ongoing development
• Full forklift driver license
• Opportunities for growth and further learning, including degree-level options
• Local and national technical support, laptop and phone provided
• Specialist tooling and workwear provided
• Paid travel from door to door, company van with fuel card (private use optional)
• Occasional on-call support paid additionally