Field Service Engineer

Still Sverige Ab; Northampton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

25 days annual leave

Company van and fuel card

Laptop and phone provided

OT/shift premium

Training and development

Job summary

Linde Material Handling is seeking skilled Field Service Engineers to join the team in Northamptonshire. You will diagnose and repair a wide range of material handling equipment, from pallet trucks to VNA trucks, while maintaining proactive service routines.

Role involves customer-site visits, on-call support, and opportunities for long-term training and progression. A full UK driving licence and ability to work autonomously or in a team are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience as vehicle technicians or mechanical engineers, particularly forklift technicians or plant/vehicle technicians.
• Hold a full UK driving license.
• Comfortable using IT equipment to place orders and keep records.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve technical issues to keep equipment operating at peak efficiency.
• Perform preventative maintenance and essential check-ups on a managed fleet.
• Travel to customer locations to service forklifts and other material handling equipment.

Skills

Field Service

Mechanical Engineer

Forklift Technician

Vehicle Technician

Education

NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent)

Tools

IT literacy

Job description

Exciting Career Opportunity as a Field Service Engineer at Linde Material Handling in Northamptonshire NN postcode.

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.

Benefits

• A competitive salary based on your experience
• A competitive salary scale dependent on your experience.
• The option of a 40-hour or 45-hour working week, Monday to Friday, OT is available.
• 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
• 25 days annual leave + statutory bank holidays
• Additional days holiday based on long service milestones.
• A company pension scheme with a 6% employer contribution and a minimum 4% employee contribution
• A company pension scheme - 6% employer contribution; minimum 4% employee contribution
• Eligibility to participate in Employee Incentive Schemes
• Eligibility to join the Employee Incentive Schemes
• 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!
• Receive a 6-week Induction which offers world class training to enable you in your role.
• Long term training development plans, some of the best in the industry.
• A Linde Operating Licence for FLTs
• Opportunity for growth through technical grading process
• Opportunity for the right candidates to undertake extended learning (Degree level)
• We support our engineers with local and national technical support.
• Laptop and phone provided.
• All specialist tooling provided, and tool replacement policy provided by the company (Wear and Tear)
• Ensuring you are safe and look the part, all PPE supplied company cleaned specialist work wear.
• Paid travel "Door to Door"
• Customer base close to home with average travel just 30 minutes
• Company van and fuel card.
• Van washing through fuel card account
• Occasional on-call support, paid in addition to your salary.

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, a