Workshop Engineer

Kion Group AG; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

OT available

Discount scheme

Training & development

Laptop & phone provided

PPE supplied

Job summary

Linde Material Handling in Wellingborough is seeking a Workshop Engineer to maintain and repair forklift trucks and material handling equipment at our depot. You will perform routine maintenance, diagnose faults, and conduct pre-delivery inspections, working with a range of small electric to large engine-powered trucks.

We value hands-on engineers with vehicle technician experience, a UK driving licence, and the ability to work autonomously or as part of a team, with training and development

Qualifications

• Experience as vehicle technicians or mechanical engineers, particularly forklift technicians.
• Experience with plant equipment, powered access equipment, agricultural machinery, motor vehicles, or industrial cleaners is desirable.
• Ideally you will have an NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) qualification.
• Comfortable using IT equipment.
• You will need to hold a full UK driving licence.
• Able to work autonomously and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-delivery inspections and diagnose faults.
• Carry out routine maintenance and repairs on forklifts and equipment.
• Work autonomously and as part of a team.

Skills

Forklift experience

Vehicle technician experience

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3

Job description

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

• 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 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.
• 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.