Resident Engineer

Linde Material Handling; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premium

Overtime opportunities

25 days annual leave

Company pension

Discount scheme

Technical training

Job summary

Linde Material Handling in Solihull is seeking a Site Engineer to join our service team. You will diagnose and rectify faults on a wide range of forklift trucks and industrial equipment, performing preventative maintenance at customer sites.

The role requires experience in mechanical or electrical engineering, IT literacy for record-keeping, and a full UK driving license. Shift pattern 06:00–14:30 and 14:30–23:00, with a shift premium and overtime opportunities; 25 days leave and pension

Qualifications

• Experience in at least one of: mechanical engineering, electrical engineering or hydraulics.
• IT literate and able to use latest technology for accurate records and placing orders.
• Full UK driving license.
• Willing to diagnose faults and undertake preventative maintenance on Linde forklifts and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Find, diagnose and rectify faults on Linde forklifts and material handling equipment.
• Undertake preventative maintenance at customer sites.
• Work with a range from pallet trucks to IC, VNA and automated trucks.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Hydraulics

Education

NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent)

Tools

IT literate

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.

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 Site Engineer to join our team in Solihull to work Monday to Friday, on a days and lates shift pattern on 06.00 - 14.30 and a 14.30 - 23.00 shift pattern.

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 site.

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 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

What we Offer?

• Salary will depend on experience
• Shift premium
• Overtime opportunities
• 25 days annual leave
• Company pension scheme
• 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?

• Buddy support system in place
• Company laptop and phone
• 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