Workshop Engineer

Kion Group AG; Swanley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

KION Group AG is seeking a Workshop Engineer to join our Linde Material Handling team in Swanley, UK. You will prepare forklift trucks to the standard required for STR rental and used sales, order parts, and ensure paperwork and IT systems are completed accurately and on time.

We look for vehicle technicians or mechanical engineers with forklift experience, IT literacy, and a valid UK driving licence. You should be comfortable working with safety policies and company procedures in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Experience as forklift technician, plant fitter or similar role.
• IT literacy and a full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to work flexibly and adhere to safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare FLTs to the standard required for STR rental and USED sales, and order spare parts.
• Adhere to H&S and Environmental policies and site procedures.
• Maintain accurate stock levels and paperwork; update IT systems with correct order numbers.

Skills

IT literate

Full UK driving licence

Education

Qualified vehicle technician or mechanical engineer

Tools

Forklift knowledge

Plant equipment experience

Job description

## Workshop EngineerApplylocations: Swanley, UKtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR-0090272MHE Maintenance & Repairs# **We offer:*** To prepare FLT’s to the standard required for STR rental and USED sales, with all that this entails, and order the necessary spare parts as efficiently as possible* To adhere to all company H&S and Environmental and site policies, procedures and practices and ensure we operate in an environmentally safe workplace.* Ensure K1SS and all paperwork/IT systems are completed accurately and within the stipulated time period and with the relevant order numbers* Liaise with the first line of management for authorisation of parts and process order numbers accordingly* Work under own initiative without constant supervision* To ensure all allocated work is adhered to and to notify Manager if in arrears* Ensure that the specified Engineering Standards and Safe Working Practices and all Company Policies and Procedures are followed at all times.* To ensure that all stock levels/movement records are accurate and correct* Ensure all company issued equipment is kept in a satisfactory condition and report any failures* To take on any reasonable additional duties as required by the Manager to ensure the smooth running of the department* Any other duties which arise as a result of duties as aboveThis list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be exhaustive but is to be used as a guideline for the job in questionThere is a need for a flexible approach to this job in order for the company to achieve its objectives**HEALTH & SAFETY**The responsibility for employees’ health and safety does not rest entirely with the Company and its management. As an employee, irrespective of your position in the Company, you have a legal duty of care to adhere to the company policy at all times. You must maintain a safe and healthy working environment, take care of your own health, safety and environment at work and of other colleagues & other individuals on site who may be affected by your actions or omissions.# **Tasks and Qualifications:****A message from one engineer to another***Linde works well for me because the hours suit my lifestyle and I have a better home/work life balance. In my previous role I often worked shifts which included weekends/nights, this made making plans with family difficult. Annual leave was challenging to take unless booked a year in advance and working bank holidays was a requirement.**Great salary, paid door to door and the support of the team here is invaluable.**Before I joined Linde, I met with my team on yearly basis. Now, we meet regularly for coffee and breakfast and it’s nice to have the opportunity to have informal catch ups with my team and managers.***About Linde****We are** one of the world's leading manufacturers of forklift trucks and warehouse equipment, operates in over 100 countries worldwide, and has 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 teamWe 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!You should be IT literate and hold a full UK driving licence.