Field Service Engineer

Linde Material Handling Ltd; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

40/45 hour week

25 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Discount scheme

Travel paid – door to door

Company van and fuel card

Laptop and phone provided

Job summary

Linde Material Handling in Stoke and Telford is seeking a Field Service Engineer to diagnose and resolve faults on forklifts and material handling equipment. You will perform preventative maintenance, travel to customer locations, and deliver dependable support.

Ideal candidates have experience as vehicle technicians or mechanical engineers, a full UK driving licence, and IT proficiency; you should be comfortable working autonomously and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) preferred, not essential.
• Comfortable using IT equipment.
• Hold a full UK driving licence.
• Able to work autonomously and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve technical issues on Linde forklifts and equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance and essential check-ups.
• Travel to customer locations to service equipment.
• Build strong relationships and provide exceptional support.

Skills

Vehicle technician

Forklift technician

Plant fitter

Mechanical engineer

Full UK driving licence

Autonomous working

Education

NVQ level 3 (preferred)

Job description

Exciting Career Opportunity as a Field Service Engineer at Linde Material Handling in Stoke and Telford. Your role will be both hands‑on and problem‑solving‑oriented, as you diagnose and resolve technical issues, ensuring our equipment operates at peak efficiency. You'll also be the guardian of preventative maintenance, conducting essential check‑ups that keep our fleet running smoothly. Traveling to various customer locations, you'll bring your expertise to service Linde forklifts and other state‑of‑the‑art material handling equipment, forging strong relationships, and delivering exceptional support. Prepare to be on the move, tackling challenges head‑on and becoming an integral part of our customers' operation. We are interested in 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.

• Ideally you will have an NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) qualification, although this is not essential.
• We use the latest technology to keep accurate records and place orders, therefore being comfortable using IT equipment is essential.
• You will need to hold a full UK driving licence.
• As a Linde engineer you will need to be comfortable working autonomously and within a team.

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 immerse yourself in a diverse array of tasks, expertly navigating our extensive lineup of products‑from agile pallet trucks to robust counterbalance trucks, and cutting‑edge very narrow aisle (VNA) trucks to innovative automated solutions. At Linde Material Handling, we offer a competitive benefits package, which includes: A competitive salary based on your experience The option of a 40‑hour or 45‑hour working week, Monday to Friday, shift premium and OT is available for those that want it. 25 days of annual leave plus statutory bank holidays. A company pension scheme with a 6% employer contribution and a minimum 4% employee contribution.

We offer: At Linde Material Handling the package we offer includes:

• A competitive salary scale dependent on your experience.
• The option of a 40‑hour or 45‑hour working week, Monday to Friday, shift premium and OT is available for those that want it.
• 25 days annual leave + statutory bank holidays
• Additional days holiday based on long service milestones.
• Company pension scheme - 6% employer contribution; minimum 4% employee contribution
• Discount scheme, with access to deals from some of the UK's largest brands.
• \"Recommend a friend scheme\" - if you enjoy your role, recommend someone else and get rewarded!
• Eligibility to join the Employee Incentive Schemes
• Receive a 6‑week Induction which offers world class training to enable you in your role.
• Long term training development plans, some of the best in the industry.
• A Linde Operating Licence for FLTs
• Opportunity for growth through technical grading process
• Opportunity for the right candidates to undertake extended learning (Degree level)
• We support our engineers with local and national technical support.
• Laptop and phone provided.
• All specialist tooling provided, and tool replacement policy provided by the company (Wear and Tear)
• Ensuring you are safe and look the part, all PPE supplied company cleaned specialist work wear.
• Paid travel \"Door to Door\"
• Customer base close to home with average travel just 30 minutes
• Company van and fuel card.
• Van washing through fuel card account
• Occasional on‑call support, paid in addition to your salary.