Field Service Engineer

Linde Material Handling UK; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading manufacturer of forklift trucks and warehouse equipment as a Field Service Engineer. This role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse range of material handling equipment, from small pallet trucks to automated trucks. You will be responsible for diagnosing faults and performing preventative maintenance, ensuring our customers receive the highest level of service. With a structured onboarding process, ongoing training, and a supportive team environment, this position is perfect for those looking to advance their career in a dynamic and rewarding field. Enjoy competitive benefits, including a company van, fuel card, and generous annual leave, while making a significant impact in the industry.

Benefits

Company van and fuel card

Overtime opportunities

25 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Discount scheme

World class product training

PPE and Uniform supplied

Uniform cleaning service

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical or electrical engineering is essential.
• NVQ level 3 qualification preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and rectify faults on Linde forklifts and equipment.
• Undertake preventative maintenance at customer sites.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Hydraulics

Communication skills

IT literacy

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Independence

Education

NVQ level 3 or equivalent

Tools

Forklift trucks

Plant equipment

Powered access equipment

Agricultural machinery

Industrial cleaners

Job description

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 worldwide 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 the Kettering/Corby/Wellingborough area. The geographical patch to be covered is the NN 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 type of 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.

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:

1. Mechanical engineering
2. Electrical engineering
3. 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 license.

You will need to have the following personal attributes:

1. Good communication skills to liaise with our customers and your internal colleagues
2. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
3. Take pride in your work and complete tasks to the highest standard
4. A high level of accuracy and attention to detail
5. A positive and can-do attitude
6. Flexibility to adapt to the changing needs of the role
7. A desire to be a Linde brand ambassador

Tasks and Qualifications:

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 specialized product training

Full Forklift Driver License

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