Field Service Engineer

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

Job summary

Join a leading manufacturer of material handling equipment as a Field Service Engineer. In this role, you'll diagnose and service an extensive range of forklifts while enjoying a competitive salary and benefits including training, a company vehicle, and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + statutory bank holidays

Company pension scheme with contributions

Training and development opportunities

Discount schemes with major UK brands

Paid travel and company vehicle for private use

Qualifications

• Experience as vehicle technician or mechanical engineer.
• Comfortable using IT equipment for records and orders.
• Full UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and rectify faults.
• Perform preventative maintenance and servicing of forklifts.
• Work autonomously and within a team.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Hydraulics

IT Equipment Comfort

Education

NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent)

Job description

Are you seeking your next career opportunity as a Field Service Engineer?

At Linde Material Handling, a global leader in forklift trucks and warehouse equipment, we are looking for skilled Field Service Engineers to join our team in Grimsby and surrounding areas of Immingham and Lincoln

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.

In this role, you will engage in a variety of tasks, working with our full range of products, from small pallet trucks to Counterbalance trucks, Very Narrow Aisle (VNA) trucks, and automated trucks. Your responsibilities will include diagnosing and rectifying faults, performing preventative maintenance, and servicing Linde forklifts and other material handling equipment at our customer sites.


At Linde Material Handling we offer a competitive package including:
• a competitive salary scale dependent on your experience.
• an option for either a 40-hour or 45-hour working week – Monday to Friday
• 25 days annual leave + statutory bank holidays
• Company pension scheme - 6% employer contribution; minimum 4% employee contribution
• Eligibility to Employee Incentive Schemes
• All specialist tooling provided.
• Access to company vehicle for private use (Selected roles)

To see the full benefits package please see full Job Description

What we offer:

Are you looking for your next opportunity as a Field Service Engineer?

We at Linde Material Handling, one of the world's leading manufacturers of forklift trucks and warehouse equipment, are looking for Field Service Engineers like you. This role is to join our team in the

Grimsby DN post codes and surrounding areas and Lincoln LN post codes

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!

In this role, you will engage in a variety of tasks, working with our full range of products, from small pallet trucks to Counterbalance trucks, Very Narrow Aisle (VNA) trucks, and automated trucks. Your responsibilities will include diagnosing and rectifying faults, performing preventative maintenance, and servicing Linde forklifts and other material handling equipment at our customer sites.

Join us and be part of a team dedicated to employee engagement, excellence and beyond all customer delight.

Tasks and Qualifications:

Are you a Field Service Engineer who is looking for their next opportunity? Have you considered Linde Material Handling, one of the world's leading manufacturers of forklift trucks and warehouse equipment?

We are a global organisation who is proud of our heritage for more than 50 years we have been one of the world's largest manufacturers of forklift trucks and warehouse equipment and has been setting standards for solutions for industrial trucks, fleet management, driver assistance systems and service offerings. We develop high-performance material flow solutions tailored to individual customer needs, with which users achieve sustainable competitive advantages. We represent the highest possible level of technology and service expertise in forklifts and warehouse technology.

Do you have experience in one for the following disciplines, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Hydraulics?

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 licence (Field and Resident Engineers only).
As a Linde engineer you will need to be comfortable working autonomously and within a team.

Our values underpin everything we do.
Excellence: We create outstanding customer value
Courage: We change and innovate
Collaboration: We trust each other
Integrity: We do what is right

What does your package include?
A competitive salary scale dependent on your experience.
The option for either a 40-hour or 45-hour working week – Monday to Friday
Shift premium
Overtime opportunities - @ time plus on 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 Employee Incentive Schemes
Receive a 6-week Induction which offers world class training to enable you in your role.
Long term training development plans
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)
Local and national technical support
Laptop and phone provided.
All specialist tooling provided.
Tools replacement policy provided by the company (Wear and Tear)
Company cleaned specialist work wear.

In addition, Field Service Engineers package includes:
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 required paid in addition to your salary

About the company

Kion Group AG is a German multinational manufacturer of materials handling equipment, with its headquarters in Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany.

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