Field Service Engineer

KION Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading material handling company is looking for a Field Service Engineer in West Yorkshire. The ideal candidate will have experience as a forklift technician or similar, demonstrate strong mechanical and electrical engineering skills, and possess a full UK driving license. This role includes diagnosing and repairing equipment, performing preventative maintenance, and interacting with clients. The position offers competitive benefits including a company van, overtime opportunities, and extensive training.

Benefits

Company van and fuel card

25 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Discount scheme

World class product training

Qualifications

• Experience as a forklift technician or similar role is essential.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence.
• IT literate and able to use technology for record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and rectify faults in material handling equipment.
• Undertake preventative maintenance on forklifts.
• Liaise with customers and internal colleagues to address issues.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Hydraulics

Good communication skills

Ability to work independently

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Education

NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) qualification

Job description

We offer:

About Linde Material Handling
Linde Material Handling is one of the world's leading manufacturers of forklift trucks and warehouse equipment. We operate in over 100 countries worldwide and have around 13,000 people working for the brand. A worldwide network of more than 8,500 service technicians ensures maximum availability of Linde trucks and solutions, and based on its worldwide logistics network, Linde guarantees spare part delivery within 24 hours.
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 West Yorkshire area. The geographical patch to be covered is the LS/WF/HD/BD/HX 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.

Tasks and Qualifications:

To be considered for this role, you will need experience in at least one of the following areas:

• Mechanical engineering
• Electrical engineering
• Hydraulics

Ideally 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 colleagues
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Take pride in your work and complete tasks to the highest standard
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• A positive and can-do attitude
• Flexibility to adapt to the changing needs of the role

A desire to be a Linde brand ambassador

What we Offer?

Salary will depend on experience

40 hour working week

Door to door payment

Overtime opportunities

Occasional on-call support required paid in addition to your salary

Company van and fuel card, with the option for private use

Van washing through fuel card account

25 days annual leave

Company pension scheme - 6% employer contribution; minimum 4% employee contribution

Discount scheme, with access to deals from some of the UK’s largest brands

World class Linde specialised product training

Full Forklift Driver Licence

What to Expect?

Structured 6-week on-boarding and training plan

Buddy support system in place

In boot overnight parts deliveries

PPE and Uniform supplied

Uniform cleaning service

Ongoing manufacturer training on our market-leading range of material handling equipment

Local support from a network of colleagues

Varied role with day-to-day different challenges