Field Service Engineer

Kion Group AG; Warrington; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van and fuel card

25 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Job summary

Linde Material Handling in Warrington, UK is seeking a Field Service Engineer to diagnose, repair and maintain forklift trucks and related equipment at customer sites. You will perform preventative maintenance, handle fault rectifications and liaise with customers to ensure high service levels.

A full UK driving licence and IT literacy are essential. The role offers a 40-hour week and opportunities for on-site support, with on-call duties and overtime possible.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical or electrical engineering roles relevant to forklift/plant machinery.
• Ability to diagnose faults and perform repairs on moving equipment.
• Experience using IT to keep records and place orders.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair and maintain faults on Linde forklifts and related equipment at customer sites.
• Carry out preventative maintenance to minimise downtime.
• Work with customers and colleagues to ensure service delivery meets standards.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Hydraulics

Education

NVQ level 3

Job description

Field Service Engineer

Location: Warrington, United Kingdom

Employment Type: Full time

Closing Date: 2026-09-09

Posted Yesterday

Reference: JR-0096046

About Linde Material Handling

Linde Material Handling is one of the world's leading manufacturers of forklift trucks and warehouse equipment. We operate in over 100 countries worldwide and have around 13,000 people working for the brand. A network of more than 8,500 service technicians ensures maximum availability of Linde trucks and solutions, and based on its worldwide logistics network, Linde 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 Field Service Engineer to join our team in Warrington.

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 within plant equipment, powered access equipment, agricultural machinery, motor vehicles or industrial cleaners may make this role perfect for you!

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.

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.

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 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

What we Offer

• Salary will depend on experience
• 40 hour working week
• 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 on-boarding 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