Resident Engineer

Kion Group AG; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15% shift allowance

25 days annual leave

Company pension scheme - 6% employer,

Discount scheme

Specialized product training

Job summary

Linde Material Handling in the UK is seeking a Field Service Engineer to join our Birmingham team. You will diagnose and repair forklifts and material handling equipment at customer sites, undertaking preventative maintenance and keeping accurate records.

Ideal candidates have hands-on engineering experience (mechanical, electrical or hydraulics), be IT literate, hold a full UK driving license, and demonstrate strong communication and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical or electrical engineering roles related to forklifts or plant equipment.
• Ability to diagnose faults and perform preventative maintenance on material handling equipment.
• IT literate with ability to record and place orders accurately.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and rectify faults on forklifts and related equipment at customer sites.
• Undertake preventative maintenance and routine servicing.
• Maintain accurate service records and reports.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Hydraulics

Education

NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent)

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 Birmingham 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.

We offer:

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 license.

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:

Working Hours:

40 hour working week

Early shift rotation

6am - 2.30pm & 13.30 - 22.00pm rotating on a weekly basis

What We Offer:

Salary will depend on experience

15% shift allowance

Overtime opportunities

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

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 a different challenge