Workshop Engineer

Kion Group AG; Bolton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Discount scheme

World class product training

Full Forklift Driver Licence

Job summary

Linde Material Handling is hiring a Workshop Engineer for the Bolton depot. You will fault-find, diagnose and repair Linde forklifts and related material handling equipment while performing preventative maintenance and ensuring high standards of service.

The role requires experience in mechanical or electrical engineering, hydraulics, and a valid UK driving licence. We offer a 40-hour week with overtime, pension, and training opportunities at a global brand.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical or electrical engineering related to plant equipment and forklifts.
• IT literate; able to use technology to keep records and place orders.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Find, diagnose and rectify faults on Linde forklifts and related equipment.
• Undertake preventative maintenance and keep records up to date.
• Operate within Bolton depot with a 40-hour week and overtime opportunities.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Hydraulics

Driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 3

Job description

About Linde material Handling We are 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 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 Workshop Engineer to join our team in our Bolton depot. 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! 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. We offer:

Who are we looking for?

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: What we Offer?

• Salary will depend on experience
• 40 hour working week
• Overtime opportunities
• 25 days annual leave
• Company pension scheme
• 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?

• Buddy support system in place
• 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

KION brands keep the world moving – globally, regionally, and locally. KION is the Supply Chain Solutions Company. With over 42,000 employees in more than 100 countries, we enable smart, sustainable, and reliable supply chains worldwide - wherever goods are stored, moved, or delivered. KION offers its customers the full spectrum of solutions to make their supply chains future-ready. Our international brands, Linde Material Handling, STILL, and Baoli and our regional brands, Fenwick and OM, stand for outstanding technological innovation, intelligent automation and service excellence in forklift trucks and warehouse equipment. Dematic complements this expertise with state-of-the-