Field Service Engineer

Linde Material Handling; Newton Aycliffe; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

40-hour or 45-hour week with OT

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Company pension with 6% employer

Employee incentive schemes

Job summary

Linde Material Handling, a global leader in forklift trucks and warehouse equipment, is seeking skilled Field Service Engineers to join our team. You will diagnose and resolve technical issues, perform preventative maintenance, and service Linde forklifts and related equipment.

Travel to customer sites across DH, SR, NE post codes, build lasting relationships, and deliver exceptional support while working autonomously or in a team.

Qualifications

• Experience as vehicle technicians or mechanical engineers, particularly forklift technicians.
• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) preferred but not essential.
• Full UK driving license.
• Able to work autonomously and in a team.
• Experience with plant equipment, powered access equipment, agricultural machinery, motor vehicles or industrial cleaners is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve technical issues to keep equipment running at peak efficiency.
• Perform preventative maintenance and essential check-ups.
• Travel to customer locations to service Linde forklifts and other material handling equipment.
• Build strong relationships and deliver exceptional support.

Skills

Forklift technician

Vehicle technician

Mechanical engineering background

IT literacy

Full UK driving license

Education

NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent)

Tools

IT equipment familiarity

Job description

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.

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

We Offer

Exciting Career Opportunity as a Field Service Engineer at Linde Material Handling in the following post codes DH, SR, NE.

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 trucks, 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 prioritizes customer satisfaction.

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