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KION GroupPosted on the employer’s careers page · kiongroup.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com

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Description (EN)

Are you seeking your next career opportunity as a Field Service Engineer?

At Linde Material Handling, a global leader in forklift trucks and warehouse equipment, we are looking for skilled Service Engineers to join our teams across the UK.

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.

In the role of a Field Service, you will engage in a variety of tasks, working with our full range of products, from small pallet trucks to Counterbalance trucks, Very Narrow Aisle (VNA) trucks, and automated trucks. Your responsibilities will include diagnosing and rectifying faults, performing preventative maintenance, and servicing Linde forklifts and other material handling equipment at our customer sites.

We offer:

At Linde Material Handling we offer a competitive package including:

  • A competitive salary scale dependent on your experience
  • The option for either a 40-hour or 45-hour working week – Monday to Friday
  • Shift premium
  • Overtime opportunities
  • 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 Employee Incentive Schemes
  • Long term training development plans
  • World class Linde specialised product training
  • Full Forklift Driver Licence
  • Laptop and phone provided
  • All specialist tooling provided

Tasks and Qualifications:

We are a global organisation that is proud of our heritage, for more than 50 years we have been one of the world's largest manufacturers of forklift trucks and warehouse equipment setting standards for solutions for industrial trucks, fleet management, driver assistance systems and service offerings. We develop high-performance material flow solutions tailored to individual customer needs, with which users achieve sustainable competitive advantages. We represent the highest possible level of technology and service expertise in forklifts and warehouse technology.

  • Do you have experience in one for the following disciplines, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Hydraulics?
  • 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

Our values underpin everything we do;

Excellence: We create outstanding customer value

Courage: We change and innovate

Collaboration: We trust each other

Integrity: We do what is right

Linde is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, abilities and experience. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the application or interview process to ensure fairness and accessibility, please let us know.

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Published 120 days ago

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