Field Service Engineer

KION Group; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension 6% employer

Company van & fuel card

Laptop & phone provided

Induction & training

Paid travel (door to door)

Discount scheme

On-site PPE supplied

Job summary

Linde Material Handling in the PE1, PE26-29 area is seeking a Field Service Engineer to join our UK service team. You will diagnose and repair a wide range of material handling equipment and provide preventative maintenance at customer sites.

Ideally you hold an NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) and a full UK driving licence, and you are comfortable using IT systems to place orders and log work performed. A team-oriented mindset and autonomous working style are valued.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) preferred but not essential.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Comfort using IT equipment and systems to log work and place orders.
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve technical issues to keep equipment running at peak efficiency.
• Carry out preventative maintenance and essential check-ups.
• Hands-on work with forklift and warehouse equipment across sites.
• Travel locally to customer sites with company van and fuel card.

Skills

Diagnostics

Problem-solving

UK Driving Licence

IT literacy

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3

Tools

IT systems

Job description

Exciting Career Opportunity as a Field Service Engineer at Linde Material Handling in PE1, PE26-29 area

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 machines, and cutting-edge very narrow aisle (VNA) trucks to innovative automated solutions.

At Linde Material Handling, we offer a competitive benefits package, which includes:

• A competitive salary based on your experience
• 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
• A company pension scheme with a 6% employer contribution and a minimum 4% employee contribution
• Eligibility to participate in Employee Incentive Schemes

Join us and become part of a team that values employee engagement, strives for excellence, and priorities customer satisfaction.

We offer:

At Linde Material Handling the package we offer includes:

• A competitive salary scale dependent on your experience.
• 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 annual leave + statutory bank holidays
• Additional days holiday based on long service milestones
• Company pension scheme - 6% employer contribution; minimum 4% employee contribution
• 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!
• Eligibility to join the Employee Incentive Schemes
• 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.
• World class Linde specialized product training
• 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, with the option for private use
• 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.

• 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 licence.

• 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, abilities, and experience. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the application or interview process to ensure fairness and accessibility, please let us know.