Field Service Engineer

Linde Material Handling Ltd; Newton Aycliffe; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading material handling company is looking for a Field Service Engineer for their Cumbria location. Candidates should have mechanical or electrical engineering experience and hold a full UK driving licence. This role involves diagnosing faults and performing maintenance on forklifts and other equipment. Competitive benefits include a company van, training, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Company van and fuel card

25 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Discount scheme with major brands

World-class product training

Qualifications

• Experience working as a forklift technician, plant fitter, or similar role.
• Hold a full UK driving licence.
• Ability to use latest technology to keep accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and rectify faults on material handling equipment.
• Undertake preventative maintenance on Linde forklifts.
• Work with various types of trucks and handling equipment.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Hydraulics

Good communication skills

Ability to work independently and in a team

Attention to detail

IT literate

Education

NVQ level 3 in a relevant field

Job description

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 Cumbia /Penrith area, ideally living in the Cumbria location.

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.

A message from one engineer to another: 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 the latest technology to keep accurate records and place orders.

You must hold a full UK driving licence.

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

Benefits

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