Workshop Engineer

Kion Group AG; Warrington; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

40/45 hour week

Annual leave 25 days

Pension scheme 6% employer

Employee incentive schemes

Discount scheme

6-week induction

Long-term training

Forklift licence

Career growth opportunities

Laptop and phone provided

Tooling provided

Job summary

Linde Material Handling in Warrington is seeking a skilled Workshop Engineer to join our service team. You will maintain, fault-diagnose and repair a wide range of forklift trucks and related material handling equipment at our depots.

You’ll work with state-of-the-art gear, perform preventative checks, and support customers with safe, efficient operation. A full UK driving licence and experience in forklift or vehicle engineering are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining and repairing forklifts or plant equipment.
• Comfortable using IT systems for record keeping.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to work autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on forklifts and related equipment.
• Conduct pre-delivery inspections and diagnostic faults.
• Provide safe, reliable service and customer support.

Skills

Forklift technician experience

Vehicle technician

Mechanical engineering background

Education

NVQ Level 3 in relevant field

Job description

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

Benefits

• 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

Additional Benefits

• A competitive salary scale dependent 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 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.
• 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.

About KION

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-art automation technology and AI-supported software solutions that optimize intralogistics across warehousing, production, and distribution.

Core Values

Whether locally or globally – we offer exciting career opportunities in an innovative environment shaped by our core values: Integrity, Collaboration, Courage, and Excellence. Together, we create the magic of supply chain solutions.

Join our team – Push it forward.