Field Service Engineer

Kion Group; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in material handling solutions is seeking a Field Service Engineer in the Scunthorpe area. The role involves diagnosing faults and servicing a wide range of forklifts at customer sites. Ideal candidates will have mechanical or vehicle engineering experience, a full UK driving licence, and proficiency with IT for record keeping. The company offers competitive salaries, growth opportunities, and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave plus statutory holidays

Company pension scheme with employer contribution

Access to company vehicle for private use

Laptop and phone provided

Qualifications

• Candidates should have experience as vehicle technicians or mechanical engineers.
• Experience with powered access equipment or similar machinery is desirable.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing and rectifying faults in Linde material handling equipment.
• Performing preventative maintenance at customer sites.
• Servicing a variety of forklift and materials handling products.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Hydraulics

Autonomous working

IT proficiency

Education

NVQ level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Are you seeking your next career opportunity as a Field Service Engineer? At Linde Material Handling, a global leader in forklift trucks and warehouse equipment, we are looking for skilled Field Service Engineers to join our team in Grimsby and surrounding areas of Immingham and Lincoln, and in Scunthorpe DN16 and DN20 post codes and surrounding areas.

We are looking for 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.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will engage in a variety of tasks, working with our full range of products, from small pallet trucks to Counterbalance trucks, Very Narrow Aisle (VNA) trucks, and automated trucks. Your responsibilities will include diagnosing and rectifying faults, performing preventative maintenance, and servicing Linde forklifts and other material handling equipment at our customer sites.

What we offer

• a competitive salary scale dependent on your experience
• an option for either a 40-hour or 45-hour working week – Monday to Friday
• 25 days annual leave + statutory bank holidays
• Company pension scheme - 6% employer contribution; minimum 4% employee contribution
• Eligibility to Employee Incentive Schemes
• All specialist tooling provided
• Access to company vehicle for private use (Selected roles)

To see the full benefits package please see full Job Description.

Qualifications & Experience

We are looking for field service engineers with experience as vehicle technicians or mechanical engineers who have worked as forklift technicians, plant fitters, plant technicians, vehicle technicians or similar roles. Experience with plant equipment, powered access equipment, agricultural machinery, motor vehicles or industrial cleaners may be a fit.

In this role, you will engage in a variety of tasks, working with our full range of products, from small pallet trucks to Counterbalance trucks, Very Narrow Aisle (VNA) trucks, and automated trucks. Your responsibilities will include diagnosing and rectifying faults, performing preventative maintenance, and servicing Linde forklifts and other material handling equipment at our customer sites.

Join us and be part of a team dedicated to employee engagement, excellence and beyond all customer delight.

Tasks and Qualifications

Do you have experience in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Hydraulics? Ideally you will have an NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) qualification, although this is not essential. You will need to hold a full UK driving licence (Field and Resident Engineers only). You will need to be comfortable working autonomously and within a team. You should be proficient with IT equipment for record-keeping and placing orders.

Company Values

Our values underpin everything we do: Excellence: We create outstanding customer value Courage: We change and innovate Collaboration: We trust each other Integrity: We do what is right

Additional Benefits & Growth

• Opportunity for growth through technical grading process
• Long term training development plans
• World class Linde specialised product training
• Full Forklift Driver Licence
• Laptop and phone provided
• All specialist tooling provided
• Tools replacement policy provided by the company
• Company cleaned specialist work wear

Additional Details

In addition, Field Service Engineers package includes: 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 required paid in addition to your salary