Field Service Engineer

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

Job summary

A leader in material handling solutions is seeking a Field Service Engineer in the Cumbria/Penrith area. The ideal candidate will have experience as a vehicle technician or mechanical engineer. Responsibilities include diagnosing and servicing forklifts and equipment at customer sites. The role offers a competitive salary, company vehicle, and extensive training opportunities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Discount scheme

Qualifications

• Experience as a forklift technician or similar role.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and rectify faults on material handling equipment.
• Undertake preventative maintenance on Linde forklifts.
• Provide on-call support as required.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Hydraulics

Communication skills

IT literacy

Education

NVQ level 3 (or equivalent)

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.

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.
• 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.