Field Service Engineer

Kion Group AG; Heathrow (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Linde Material Handling is seeking a Field Service Engineer to service forklift fleets across the West London area, within a 25 mile radius of Heathrow. You will diagnose faults, perform repairs, and carry out preventative maintenance on a range of Linde forklifts and material handling equipment at customer sites.

The ideal candidate has a background in mechanical or electrical engineering and experience with hydraulics, with IT literacy and a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical or electrical engineering environments.
• Ability to diagnose faults and perform preventative maintenance.
• Customer-facing role requiring clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults and rectify issues on forklifts and related equipment at customer sites.
• Perform preventative maintenance and servicing on Linde material handling equipment.
• Maintain accurate service records and communicate with customers and internal teams.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Hydraulics

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

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 Field Service Engineer to join our team in the West London area. The ideal candidate will be based within a 25 mile radius of Heathrow airport.

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 at our customer sites.

We offer:

Who are we looking for?

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!

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.

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.

Tasks and Qualifications:

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