Field Service Engineer

Kion Group; North East; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled Field Service Engineers to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to work with a diverse range of material handling equipment, from pallet trucks to automated solutions. You will be responsible for diagnosing faults, performing maintenance, and ensuring the highest standards of service at customer sites. With a competitive salary, flexible working hours, and a comprehensive benefits package, this position is ideal for those looking to advance their careers in a supportive environment focused on employee engagement and excellence.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Employee Incentive Schemes

Access to a company vehicle

Qualifications

• Experience as a vehicle technician or mechanical engineer is essential.
• Candidates with forklift technician experience are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing and rectifying faults on material handling equipment.
• Performing preventative maintenance and servicing forklifts.

Skills

Vehicle Technician

Mechanical Engineer

Forklift Technician

Plant Fitter

Industrial Cleaners

Tools

Specialist Tooling

Forklift Trucks

Powered Access Equipment

Agricultural Machinery

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 the DH postcode area.

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.

Field Service Role

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.

What We Offer

• 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 a company vehicle for private use (Selected roles).

To see the full benefits package, please see the full Job Description. Join us and be part of a team dedicated to employee engagement, excellence, and exceeding customer expectations.