Team Leader

Kion Group; Swanley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global material handling company in the Essex area is seeking a Team Leader to manage day-to-day operations of the engineering team, ensuring high-quality customer service. Ideal candidates will have a Full Forklift Driver Licence and experience in mechanical or electrical engineering. The position offers a competitive salary, a company van, and extensive training opportunities.

Benefits

40-hour working week

Door-to-door payment and overtime opportunities

25 days annual leave

Company pension scheme with 6% employer contribution

Discount scheme with deals from major UK brands

World-class specialized product training

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence is required.
• IT literacy to use latest technology for record-keeping and ordering.
• Experience in roles such as vehicle technician or mechanical engineer preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the efficient day-to-day running of the engineering team.
• Diagnose, repair faults, and undertake preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Provide high-quality customer experience.

Skills

Experience in mechanical, electrical engineering, or hydraulics

Good communication skills

Ability to work independently and in a team

Attention to detail

Positive attitude and flexibility

Education

NVQ level 3 (or equivalent)

Tools

Full Forklift Driver Licence

Job description

Are you seeking your next career opportunity as a Team Leader?

At Linde Material Handling, a global leader in forklift trucks and warehouse equipment, we are currently looking for a Team Leader to join our team in the Essex/East London/Hertfordshire area. The geographical patch to be covered includes the SS, CM, RM, IG, E, EN, AL, N18 postcode areas.

We are looking for a team leader to ensure the efficient day-to-day running of the engineering team within the designated area to facilitate a high-quality customer experience. You should have experience in roles such as vehicle technician, mechanical engineer working with forklift trucks, plant fitter, plant technician, or similar.

Working with equipment ranging from small pallet trucks to IC trucks, VNA trucks, and automated trucks, you will be responsible for diagnosing, repairing faults, and undertaking preventative maintenance on Linde forklifts and other material handling equipment at customer sites.

We offer:

• Salary dependent on experience
• 40-hour working week
• Door-to-door payment and overtime opportunities
• Occasional on-call support paid additionally
• Company van and fuel card, with private use option
• Van washing through fuel card
• 25 days annual leave
• Company pension scheme with 6% employer contribution
• Discount scheme with deals from major UK brands
• World-class Linde specialised product training

Qualifications and personal attributes:

• Full Forklift Driver Licence
• Experience in mechanical, electrical engineering, or hydraulics
• NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) qualification preferred but not essential
• IT literacy to use latest technology for record-keeping and ordering
• Full UK driving licence
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Attention to detail and high standards
• Positive attitude and flexibility
• Desire to represent the Linde brand

What to expect:

• Structured 6-week onboarding and training
• Buddy support system
• Overnight parts deliveries with PPE and uniform provided
• Ongoing manufacturer training
• Local support network
• Varied daily challenges