Field Service Engineer

Linde Material Handling Ltd; United States; Remote; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

40/45 hour week option

25 days annual leave

Company pension

Company van and fuel card

Laptop and phone provided

On-call paid

Job summary

Linde Material Handling Ltd is seeking skilled Field Service Engineers to join our team. You will diagnose and repair a range of forklift trucks and warehouse equipment, traveling to customer sites to keep their fleets running smoothly.

Ideal candidates have experience as vehicle technicians or forklift technicians, a full UK driving licence, and the ability to work autonomously or within a team. A strong IT skills background and willingness to engage in ongoing training are expected.

Qualifications

• Experience as vehicle technicians or forklift technicians.
• Full UK driving licence.
• NVQ level 3 preferred.
• Comfortable using IT equipment.
• Able to work autonomously and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and service Linde forklifts and other material handling equipment.
• Conduct preventative maintenance and essential check-ups.
• Travel to customer locations and provide exceptional support.

Skills

Autonomous working

Teamwork

Education

NVQ level 3 (or equivalent)

Job description

Linde Material Handling, a global leader in forklift trucks and warehouse equipment, is seeking skilled Field Service Engineers to join our team. As a Field Service Engineer, you will embark on a dynamic journey in the world of material handling, where no two days are the same. You'll immerse yourself in a diverse array of tasks, expertly navigating our extensive lineup of products-from agile pallet trucks to robust counterbalance trucks, and cutting-edge very narrow aisle (VNA) trucks to innovative automated solutions. Join us and become part of a team that values employee engagement, strives for excellence, and prioritises customer satisfaction.

Your role will be both hands-on and problem-solving-oriented, as you diagnose and resolve technical issues, ensuring our equipment operates at peak efficiency. You'll also be the guardian of preventative maintenance, conducting essential check-ups that keep our fleet running smoothly. Traveling to various customer locations, you'll bring your expertise to service Linde forklifts and other state-of-the-art material handling equipment, forging strong relationships, and delivering exceptional support. Prepare to be on the move, tackling challenges head-on and becoming an integral part of our customers' operation. 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.

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.
• Paid travel "Door to Door"
• Customer base close to home with average travel just 30 minutes
• Company van and fuel card.
• Van washing through fuel card account
• Occasional on-call support, paid in addition to your salary.