Field Service Engineer

Kion Group AG; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van and fuel card

25 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Training and development program

Uniform and PPE provided

Job summary

Linde Material Handling is seeking a Workshop/Site/Field Service Engineer to cover the Bristol BS postcode area. You will diagnose faults, perform maintenance, and service Linde forklifts across customer sites, balancing independent work with teamwork.

Applicants should have mechanical or electrical engineering experience and a valid UK driving licence, with NVQLevel 3 or equivalent preferred. The role offers shift premium, door-to-door pay, occasional on-call, a company van and fuel card, 25

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical or electrical engineering roles involving hydraulic systems.
• IT literate and able to use modern record-keeping and ordering systems.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Find, diagnose and rectify faults on Linde forklifts and material handling equipment at customer sites.
• Undertake preventative maintenance and servicing to maximise equipment reliability.
• Respond to on-site service requests and provide timely, professional technical support.
• Maintain accurate service records and order parts as needed.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Hydraulics

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

About Linde We are 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 Workshop /Site/ Field Service Engineer to join our team in the Bristol area. The geographical patch to be covered is the BS 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.

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 making plans with family difficult. Annual leave was challenging to take unless booked a year 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 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.

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 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

Tasks and Qualifications: What we Offer?

• Salary will depend on experience
• 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
• 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?

• Buddy support system in place
• Company laptop and phone
• In boot overnight parts deliveries
• PPE and Uniform supplied
• Uniform cleaning service
• Ongoing manufacturer training on our market‑leading range of material handling equipment
• Technical support available
• Local support network of from colleagues
• Varied role with day‑to‑day different challenges

KION brands keep the world moving – globally, regionally, and locally. KION is the Supply Chain Solutions Company. With over 42,000 employees in more than 100 countries, we enable smart, sustainable, and reliable supply chains worldwide - wherever goods are stored, moved, or delivered. KION offers its customers the full spectrum of solutions to make their supply chains future‑ready. Our international brands, Linde Material Handling, STILL, and Baoli and our regional brands, Fenwick and OM, stand for outstanding technological innovation, intelligent automation and service excellence in forklift trucks and warehouse equipment. Dematic complements this expertise with state‑of‑the‑art automation technology and AI‑supported software solutions that optimize intralogistics across warehousing, production, and distribution. Whether locally or globally – we offer exciting career opportunities in an innovative environment shaped by our core values: Integrity, Collaboration, Courage, and Excellence. Together, we create the magic of supply chain solutions. Join our team – Push it forward.