Field Service Engineer

Kion Group; Newton Aycliffe; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading material handling solutions provider in Newton Aycliffe is seeking a Field Service Engineer. The ideal candidate will have a background in mechanical or electrical engineering, with experience in forklift maintenance. Responsibilities include diagnosing faults, conducting preventative maintenance, and providing excellent customer service. The role offers a competitive salary, structured onboarding, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Company van and fuel card

25 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Discount scheme

World-class specialized training

Qualifications

• Experience working as a forklift technician or mechanical engineer.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence.
• IT literate with ability to use latest technology.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and rectify faults in material handling equipment.
• Conduct preventative maintenance on Linde forklifts.
• Communicate effectively with customers and team members.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Hydraulics

Good communication skills

Ability to work independently

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Positive attitude

Education

NVQ level 3 (or equivalent)

Tools

Forklift Driver Licence

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 Linde works well for me because the hours suit my lifestyle and I have a better home/work life balance. In my previous role I often worked shifts which included weekends/nights, this made making plans with family difficult. Annual leave was challenging to take unless booked a year in advance and working bank holidays was a requirement. Great salary, paid door to door and the support of the team here is invaluable. Before I joined Linde, I met with my team on yearly basis. Now, we meet regularly for coffee and breakfast and it’s nice to have the opportunity to have informal catch ups with my team and managers We offer:

Who are we looking for?

• 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.

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.

Tasks and Qualifications

• 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.