Workshop Engineer

Linde Material Handling; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

40/45 hour week option

Shift premium & OT

25 days annual leave + holidays

Pension scheme 6% employer

Employee incentive schemes

Discount scheme

Recommend a friend scheme

Induction and training

World class product training

Laptop and phone provided

Tools provided & wear & tear policy

PPE supplied & work wear

Job summary

Linde Material Handling in Basingstoke is seeking a Workshop Engineer to maintain and repair forklift trucks and other material handling equipment. You will perform routine maintenance, inspections, and fault diagnoses, ensuring safe, reliable operation for customers.

The role requires a full UK driving licence, IT literacy, and the ability to work autonomously and within a team. Benefits include a competitive salary, flexible hours, and a comprehensive pension plan.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification.
• Full UK driving licence is required.
• Comfortable using IT equipment and systems.
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair a wide range of material handling equipment, including forklifts.
• Conduct routine maintenance checks and repairs for optimal performance and safety.
• Service forklifts at depots and build strong customer relationships.
• Perform pre-delivery inspections, diagnose faults, and undertake preventative maintenance.
• Operate with world-class customer service and support.

Skills

Forklift maintenance

IT literacy

Teamwork

Autonomy

Education

NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent)

Job description

Exciting Career Opportunity as a Workshop Engineer at Linde Material Handling in Basingstoke.

Are you ready to take the next step in your career as a Workshop Engineer?

Linde Material Handling, a global leader in forklift trucks and warehouse equipment, is seeking skilled Workshop Engineers to join our team.

At Linde Material Handling, we offer a competitive benefits package, which includes:

• A competitive salary based on your experience
• The option of a 40-hour or 45-hour working week, Monday to Friday, shift premium and OT is available for those that want it.
• 25 days of annual leave plus statutory bank holidays
• A company pension scheme with a 6% employer contribution and a minimum 4% employee contribution
• Eligibility to participate in Employee Incentive Schemes

We Offer

At Linde Material Handling the package we offer includes:

• A competitive salary scale dependent on your experience.
• A 40-hour working week, Monday to Friday
• Overtime opportunities - time plus half Monday to Saturday & some bank holidays, double Time on Sundays and some Bank Holidays
• 25 days annual leave + statutory bank holidays
• Additional days holiday based on long service milestones
• Company pension scheme - 6% employer contribution; minimum 4% employee contribution
• Discount scheme, with access to deals from some of the UK’s largest brands
• “Recommend a friend scheme” – if you enjoy your role, recommend someone else and get rewarded!
• Eligibility to join the Employee Incentive Schemes
• Receive a 6-week Induction which offers world class training to enable you in your role
• Long term training development plans, some of the best in the industry.
• World class Linde specialised product training
• Full Forklift Driver Licence
• Opportunity for growth through technical grading process
• Opportunity for the right candidates to undertake extended learning (Degree level)
• We support our engineers with local and national technical support
• Laptop and phone provided
• All specialist tooling provided and tool replacement policy provided by the company (Wear and Tear)
• Ensuring you are safe and look the part, all PPE supplied company cleaned specialist work wear company cleaned specialist work wear.

Tasks And Qualifications

Linde Workshop Engineers play a crucial role in maintaining and repairing a wide range of material handling equipment, including forklifts and other heavy machinery. You would be involved in the maintenance and repair of our extensive range. You would conduct routine maintenance checks and repairs on machinery to ensure optimal performance and safety.

Being located at one of our depots, you’ll bring your expertise to service Linde forklifts and other state-of-the-art material handling equipment, forging strong relationships, and delivering exceptional service and support. Being an integral part of in our operation and driving world class customer service.

The role offers the opportunity to work with a diverse range of products, from small electric pallet trucks to very narrow aisle and large engine-powered Counterbalance trucks? As a Workshop Engineer, you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring our customers receive top-quality Linde forklift trucks. This would include Performing Pre-delivery inspections, Diagnosing and rectifying faults and undertaking preventative maintenance.

We are interested in candidates with experience as vehicle technicians or mechanical engineers, particularly those who have worked as forklift technicians, plant fitters, plant technicians, or vehicle technicians. Experience with plant equipment, powered access equipment, agricultural machinery, motor vehicles, or industrial cleaners is highly desirable, but not sure if you have what we want, why not talk to us.

• Ideally you will have an NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) qualification, although this is not essential.
• We use the latest technology to keep accurate records and place orders, therefore being comfortable using IT equipment is essential.
• You will need to hold a full UK driving licence.
• As a Linde engineer you will need to be comfortable working autonomously and within a team.

Linde is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, abilities, and experience. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the application or interview process to ensure fairness and accessibility, please let us know.