Team Leader

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

Job summary

A leading logistics equipment company in the UK seeks a Team Leader for efficient engineering team operations in the Essex area. Ideal candidates will have a background in mechanical/electrical engineering or hydraulics, strong communication skills, and will be IT literate. The position offers a competitive salary, 25 days annual leave, comprehensive training, and opportunities for overtime and career development.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Company pension scheme with employer contribution

Discount scheme from UK’s largest brands

Company van and fuel card

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical or electrical engineering or hydraulics.
• Good communication skills to liaise with internal colleagues and customers.
• IT literate and able to utilize latest technology.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient running of the engineering team.
• Find, diagnose, and rectify faults on forklifts and material handling equipment.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Hydraulics

Good communication skills

IT literate

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Education

NVQ level 3 or equivalent

Tools

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 is the SS, CM, RM, IG, E, EN, AL, N18 postcode area.

We are looking for a team leader to ensure the day to day efficient running of the engineering team within the designated area to facilitate a high-quality customer experience. You will be expected to have experience in any of the following disciplines: vehicle technician or mechanical engineer who has experience working with forklift trucks, a plant fitter, plant technician, vehicle technician or a similar type of role.

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 licence.
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:

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