Team Leader

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

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a Team Leader in the Castleford area to oversee the engineering team. Responsibilities include ensuring efficient operations, leading and motivating staff, and maintaining equipment. Ideal candidates will have experience in mechanical or electrical engineering, strong IT skills, and a valid UK driving license. This position offers a structured onboarding process and various benefits including salary based on experience, 25 days annual leave, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Company van and fuel card

25 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Discount scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical, electrical engineering, or hydraulics.
• IT literate and able to keep accurate records.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient running of the engineering team.
• Lead and motivate the engineering team.
• Diagnose and rectify faults on Linde forklifts.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Hydraulics

IT literacy

Effective communication

Excellent people management

Education

NVQ level 3 or equivalent

Tools

IT systems

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. We are currently looking for a Team Leader to join our team in the West Yorkshire area. The geographical patch to be covered is the HD / HX / LS / WF / BD postcode area.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the day-to-day efficient running of the engineering team within the designated area to facilitate a high-quality customer experience.
• Lead, engage and motivate the engineering team; maintain and repair equipment within a reduced truck parcel.
• Find, diagnose, and rectify faults and undertake preventative maintenance on Linde forklifts and other material handling equipment at customer sites.

Qualifications

• Experience in at least one of the following areas: Mechanical engineering, Electrical engineering, or Hydraulics.
• NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) qualification is desirable, though not essential.
• IT literate and able to use latest technology to keep accurate records and place orders.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Personal attributes: effective communication and management skills, excellent people management, ability to prioritise multiple issues, confident in customer-facing interactions, good numeracy/literacy, energetic, motivated, proactive team player.
• Competent to support and train engineers on relevant IT systems with the ability to provide first-level support; qualified to conduct Thorough Examination; able to manage conflict.

What We Offer

• Salary will depend on experience
• 40 hour working week
• Shift premium
• Door to door payment
• Overtime opportunities
• Occasional on-call support 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 and access to deals from UK 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
• PPE and uniform supplied; uniform cleaning service
• Ongoing manufacturer training on our market-leading range of material handling equipment
• Local support from a network of colleagues
• Varied role with day-to-day different challenges