Forklift Service Engineer

Kion Group AG; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled Forklift Service Engineers to join their dedicated team across the UK. This role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge material handling equipment, ensuring optimal performance and customer satisfaction. Ideal candidates will have a background in mechanical or electrical engineering and a passion for delivering quality service. With extensive training and support, this position promises a rewarding career path and the opportunity to be part of a collaborative environment. If you are ready to take on new challenges and represent a leading brand in the industry, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Company van and fuel card

25 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Discount scheme

World-class product training

PPE and uniform supplied

Overtime opportunities

Structured onboarding and training plan

Qualifications

• Experience as a forklift technician or similar role is essential.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence.

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

Education

NVQ level 3 or equivalent

Job description

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Forklift Service Engineer

Apply locations: Basingstoke, United Kingdom; Newton Aycliffe, United Kingdom; Leyland, United Kingdom; Shrewsbury, United Kingdom; Ellistown, United Kingdom

Time type: Full time

Posted on: Posted 30+ Days Ago

Job requisition id: JR-0036051

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.

We are currently looking for Workshop, Resident, and Field Service Engineers to join our teams across the UK.

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 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:

• 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 the 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

40 hour working week

Shift premium (where shift working is required)

Door to door payment (Field Service Engineers only)

Overtime opportunities

Occasional on-call support required, paid in addition to your salary (Field Service Engineers only)

Company van and fuel card, with the option for private use (Field Service and some Resident Engineers only)

Van washing through fuel card account (Field Service and some Resident Engineers only)

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 (where appropriate)

PPE and uniform supplied

Uniform cleaning service

Ongoing manufacturer training on our market-leading range of material handling equipment

Local support network of colleagues

Varied role with day-to-day different challenges

What Our Engineers Say About Working for Linde:

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, making planning 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 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.