Team Leader

Kion Group; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading material handling company in Scotland is seeking a Team Leader to manage a team of engineers. Candidates should have relevant experience in mechanical or electrical engineering, a full UK driving licence, and be IT literate. This full-time position offers a competitive salary, a company van, and extensive training opportunities. Additional benefits include 25 days annual leave and company pension scheme.

Benefits

Company van and fuel card

Discount scheme

25 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic engineering.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Must be IT literate and able to use technology for record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and rectify faults on forklifts and material handling equipment.
• Provide management for a team of 10-20 engineers.
• Promote quality customer service and effective communication with clients.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Hydraulics

Education

NVQ level 3 (or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

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 Team Leader to join our team in the North (Scotland) area. The geographical patch to be covered is the AB to IV 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!

Responsibilities

• 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 customer sites.

What we are looking for

• Experience in at least one of the following areas: Mechanical engineering, Electrical engineering, Hydraulics.
• NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) qualification is preferred, although 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.
• Personal attributes: good levels of man management, ability to work in a team, and a desire to promote quality customer service; good standard of communication; comfortable in customer facing situations; good numeracy/literacy; manage a team of around 10-20 engineers (subject to location); energetic, motivated and pro-active team player; qualified maintenance engineer (NVQ level 3/equivalent) or relevant industry experience; industry know-how; good knowledge of company IT systems with the ability to provide first level support; conflict management; qualified to conduct Thorough Examination; demonstrate successful communication and management skills to deliver excellent service through a team of engineers.

Tasks and qualifications

What we Offer

• Salary will depend on experience
• 40 hour working week
• Door to door payment
• Overtime opportunities
• Occasional on-call support required paid in addition to 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 - 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