field service engineer

KION Group; Walsall; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading material handling company is seeking a Workshop / Site / Field Service Engineer to cover the Walsall/Tamworth area. Candidates should have experience in mechanical or electrical engineering and be able to work on various forklifts and material handling equipment. A full UK driving licence is mandatory. The role offers competitive pay, overtime opportunities, and structured training.

Benefits

Salary depending on experience

40 hour working week

Company van and fuel card

25 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Discount scheme access

World class product training

Qualifications

• Experience as a forklift technician, plant fitter, vehicle technician, or similar.
• IT literate with ability to use technology for records and orders.
• Full UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and rectify faults on Linde forklifts and material handling equipment.
• Undertake preventative maintenance at customer sites.
• Provide on-call support when needed.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Hydraulics

Good communication skills

Ability to work independently

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Education

NVQ level 3 or equivalent

Tools

Forklift Driver Licence

Job description

Overview

Linde Material Handling is one of the world's leading manufacturers of forklift trucks and warehouse equipment. We operate in over 100 countries and have around 13,000 people. A worldwide network of more than 8,500 service technicians ensures maximum availability of Linde trucks and solutions, and our logistics network guarantees spare part delivery within 24 hours.

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 Workshop / Site / Field Service Engineer to join our team in the Walsall/Tamworth area. The geographical patch to be covered is the WS/WV/B78/79 postcode area.

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 role. Experience in plant equipment, powered access equipment, agricultural machinery, motor vehicles or industrial cleaners may be relevant.

Working with everything from small pallet trucks 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 customer sites.

A message from one engineer to another

Linde works well for me because the hours suit my lifestyle and I have a better home/work life balance. In my previous role I often worked shifts which included weekends/nights; this made plans with family difficult. Annual leave could be challenging to take without booking well in advance, and working bank holidays was a requirement. Great salary, paid door to door and the support of the team here is invaluable. Before I joined Linde, I met with my team on a yearly basis. Now, we meet regularly for coffee and breakfast and it’s nice to have the opportunity to have informal catch ups with my team and managers.

What we offer:

Who are we looking for?

To be considered for this role, you will need experience in at least one of the following areas:

• 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.

You will need to have the following personal attributes:

• Good communication skills to liaise with customers and 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:

What we Offer?

• Salary will depend on experience
• 40 hour working week
• Shift premium
• 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 onboarding 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
• On call - £150 standby payment. £75 per call out plus overtime. If called out after 2200 hrs, take time off the following morning. Bank holidays are double time plus 1 days TOIL