Field Service Engineer

KION Group•Castleford, ID

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Exciting Career Opportunity as a Field Service Engineer at Linde Material Handling. Are you ready to take the next step in your career as a Field Service Engineer? 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 machines, and cutting-edge very narrow aisle (VNA) trucks to innovative automated solutions. At Linde Material Handling, we offer a competitive benefits package, which includes: At Linde Material Handling the package we offer includes: Join us and become part of a team that values employee engagement, strives for excellence, and prioritises customer satisfaction.

Requirements

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.

Responsibilities

Diagnose and resolve technical issues
Conduct essential preventative maintenance
Service Linde forklifts and other state-of-the-art material handling equipment
Forge strong relationships and delivering exceptional support

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
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.
The option for either a 40-hour or 45-hour working week – Monday to Friday
Shift premium
Overtime opportunities - time plus half Monday to Saturday & some bank holidays, double Time on Sundays and some Bank Holidays
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.
World class Linde specialised product training
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, with the option for private use
Van washing through fuel card account
Occasional on-call support, paid in addition to your salary