Field Service Engineer

Linde Material Handling; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of material handling equipment is seeking a Field Service Engineer to join their team in Birmingham. The role involves diagnosing and maintaining forklifts and material handling equipment. Candidates should have experience in mechanical or electrical engineering and hold a full UK driving licence. This position offers competitive salary, training, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Company van and fuel card

25 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

World-class training

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical or electrical engineering.
• IT literate and able to keep accurate records.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and rectify faults on Linde forklifts.
• Undertake preventative maintenance on material handling equipment.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Hydraulics

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Education

NVQ level 3 (or equivalent)

Tools

Forklift experience

IT literacy

Job description

Overview

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About Linde We are one of the world's leading manufacturers of forklift trucks and warehouse equipment. We operate in over 100 countries worldwide, and have around 13,000 people working for the brand. A network of more than 8,500 service technicians ensures maximum availability of Linde trucks and solutions, and based on its worldwide logistics network, Linde guarantees spare part delivery within 24 hours.

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 Birmingham/Tamworth area. The geographical patch to be covered is the B postcode area.

What we offer

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 role. Experience within plant equipment, powered access equipment, agricultural machinery, motor vehicles or industrial cleaners may make this role a good fit.

Responsibilities

• Work with equipment ranging from small pallet trucks to IC trucks, VNA trucks and automated trucks.
• Find, diagnose, and rectify faults; undertake preventative maintenance on Linde forklifts and other material handling equipment at customer sites.

Qualifications

• Experience in at least one of the following: Mechanical engineering, Electrical engineering, Hydraulics.
• NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) is preferable, but not essential.
• IT literate and able to use latest technology to keep accurate records and place orders.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence.

Personal Attributes

• Good communication skills to liaise with customers and internal colleagues.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Take pride in work and complete tasks to a high standard.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Positive and can-do attitude; flexibility to adapt to changing needs; desire to be a Linde brand ambassador.

Tasks And Qualifications

• What we offer: Salary will depend on experience; door-to-door payment; overtime opportunities; occasional on-call support paid in addition to salary.
• Company van and fuel card with option for private use; van washing through fuel card account.
• 25 days annual leave; company pension scheme; discount scheme with access to deals from major UK brands.
• World-class Linde specialised product training; full forklift driver licence.

What to Expect

• Buddy support system in place; company laptop and phone.
• In-boot overnight parts deliveries; PPE and uniform supplied; uniform cleaning service.
• Ongoing manufacturer training on our market-leading range of material handling equipment; technical support available.
• Local support network of colleagues; varied role with day-to-day different challenges.

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom