Field Service Engineer

Linde Material Handling; Reading; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Linde Material Handling is seeking a Field Service Engineer in Reading, UK. In this role, you will perform services and repairs on various material handling equipment including forklifts. The ideal candidate will have mechanical and electrical engineering experience, along with strong communication skills.

The position requires a valid UK driving licence and a proactive attitude, contributing to high-quality service and maintenance. You will have the opportunity to work independently and as part of a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a forklift technician, plant fitter, or vehicle technician.
• Ability to diagnose and rectify faults on various handling equipment.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out services and repairs to equipment on customer sites.
• Maintain documentation of works in line with Health and Safety and Quality procedures.
• Undertake preventative maintenance on forklifts and other material handling equipment.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Hydraulics

IT literacy

Communication skills

Job description

To carry out service and repairs to equipment on customer sites in the postcode areas of RG (Reading) and GU (Guilford), in a safe, professional and cost effective manner, maintaining documentation of all works carried out in line with Health and Safety and Quality procedures.

We are currently looking for a Field Service Engineer to join our team.

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.

Tasks And Qualifications

Who are we looking for?

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!

Required Experience

• Mechanical engineering
• Electrical engineering
• Hydraulics
• IT literate and able to use latest technology to keep accurate records and place orders
• Must hold a full UK driving licence

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