Field Service Engineer

Kion Group; Northampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Kion Group is seeking a Field Service Engineer based in Northamptonshire. The ideal candidate will have experience in mechanical and electrical engineering, along with communication and problem-solving skills. This role involves maintaining and repairing forklifts and other material handling equipment, with a focus on providing excellent service and support to customers, all while enjoying a good work-life balance and positive team dynamics.

Benefits

Company van and fuel card with private use option

25 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Discount scheme for various brands

Structured on-boarding and training plan

PPE and uniform supplied

World-class specialized product training

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical/electrical engineering or hydraulics required.
• Must be IT literate and have a full UK driving license.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and rectify faults in Linde forklifts.
• Undertake preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Liaise with customers and internal colleagues.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Hydraulics

Good communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

NVQ level 3 (or equivalent)

Job description

About Linde Material Handling
Linde Material Handling is one of the world's leading manufacturers of forklift trucks and warehouse equipment. We operate in over 100 countries worldwide and have around 13,000 people working for the brand. A worldwide network of more than 8,500 service technicians ensures maximum availability of Linde trucks and solutions, and based on its worldwide logistics network, Linde guarantees spare part delivery within 24 hours.

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 Northamptonshire area. The geographical patch to be covered is the NN postcode area.

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.

What we offer:

Who are we looking for?

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 latest technology to keep accurate records and place orders.

You must hold a full UK driving licence.

You will need to have the following 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:

What we Offer?

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

On call - £150 standby payment. £75 per call out plus overtime. If called out after 2200 hrs, take time off the following morning. Bank holidays are double time plus 1 days TOIL

What we Offer?

Salary will depend on experience

40 hour working week

Shift premium

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

On call - £150 standby payment. £75 per call out plus overtime. If called out after 2200 hrs, take time off the following morning. Bank holidays are double time plus 1 days TOIL