Field Service Engineer

Kion Group; Southampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading material handling company is looking for a Field Service Engineer to work in the Bournemouth, Southampton, and Salisbury areas. This role involves diagnosing and resolving technical issues, performing preventative maintenance, and servicing Linde forklifts. Candidates should have experience as a vehicle or forklift technician, a full UK driving license, and be comfortable with IT systems. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered, including training and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Competitive benefits package

Paid travel "Door to Door"

Company van and fuel card

Qualifications

• Experience as a vehicle technician or forklift technician.
• Full UK driving license required.
• Ability to work autonomously or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve technical issues.
• Conduct preventative maintenance on Linde forklifts.
• Service equipment at various customer sites.

Skills

Diagnosing technical issues

Preventative maintenance

Comfort with IT systems

Education

NVQ level 3 or equivalent

Tools

Forklifts

Technical tools and PPE

Job description

Exciting Career Opportunity as a Field Service Engineer at Linde Material Handling in the Bournemouth, Southampton, and Salisbury 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 work with a diverse range of products—from agile pallet trucks to robust counterbalance machines, and cutting-edge very narrow aisle (VNA) trucks to automated solutions.

We offer a competitive benefits package, including:

• A salary based on experience
• Option of 40 or 45-hour workweek, Monday to Friday, with shift premium and OT available
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme with 6% employer contribution and at least 4% employee contribution
• Participation in Employee Incentive Schemes

Join a team that values engagement, strives for excellence, and prioritizes customer satisfaction.

We offer:

• Competitive salary scale
• Flexible working hours with shift premiums and overtime
• Additional holiday milestones
• Discount schemes and employee referral bonuses
• Comprehensive training including a 6-week induction and ongoing development
• World-class product training and technical development opportunities
• Full forklift driver license
• Potential for career progression and degree-level learning
• Support from technical teams, provision of tools, PPE, laptop, and phone

In addition, the package includes:

• Paid travel "Door to Door"
• Customer locations close to home with an average of 30 minutes travel
• Company van and fuel card, with private use option
• Paid on-call support

Tasks and Qualifications:

Your role involves diagnosing and resolving technical issues, conducting preventative maintenance, and servicing Linde forklifts and related equipment at customer sites. You will need experience as a vehicle technician, forklift technician, or similar, with a full UK driving license. NVQ level 3 or equivalent is preferred but not essential. Comfort with IT systems and working autonomously or in a team is essential.

Linde is committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are happy to make accommodations during the application process.