About Linde Material Handling
Linde Material Handling is 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 worldwide 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 Leighton Buzzard/ Luton area. The geographical patch to be covered is the LU postcode area.
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!
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.
What we offer:
Who are we looking for?
To be considered for this role, you will need experience in at least one of the following areas:
1. Mechanical engineering
2. Electrical engineering
3. Hydraulics
Ideally you will have an NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) qualification, although this is not essential.
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.
You will need to have the following personal attributes:
1. Good communication skills to liaise with our customers and your internal colleagues
2. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
3. Take pride in your work and complete tasks to the highest standard
4. A high level of accuracy and attention to detail
5. A positive and can-do attitude
6. Flexibility to adapt to the changing needs of the role
7. A desire to be a Linde brand ambassador
Tasks and Qualifications:
What we Offer?
Salary will depend on experience
40 hour working week
Door to door payment
Overtime opportunities
Occasional on-call support required paid in addition to your salary
Company van and fuel card, with the option for private use
Van washing through fuel card account
25 days annual leave
Company pension scheme - 6% employer contribution; minimum 4% employee contribution
Discount scheme, with access to deals from some of the UK’s largest brands
World class Linde specialised product training
Full Forklift Driver Licence
What to Expect?
Structured 6-week on-boarding and training plan
Buddy support system in place
In boot overnight parts deliveries
PPE and Uniform supplied
Uniform cleaning service
Ongoing manufacturer training on our market-leading range of material handling equipment
Local support from a network of colleagues
Varied role with day-to-day different challenges
Linde Material Handling is a leading global manufacturer of forklift trucks and warehouse trucks, and a provider of intralogistics solutions and services. As an innovation leader, we deliver progressive products and tailored solutions, which meet all individual requirements that an application or company may have.
We are represented in more than 100 countries worldwide with our own branches. The company’s international network includes production and assembly plants in Germany, France, the Czech Republic, the USA, and China as well as more than 700 sales and service locations. Around the world, we have some 13,000 people working passionately on holistic intralogistics solutions, to help boost our customers’ performance in the long term.
Linde is part of the KION Group, which is the largest manufacturer of forklift trucks and warehouse trucks in Europe, measured by units. Within the KION Group, we are helping to shape the future together with our strong brands Linde, STILL and Dematic and represent the very best our industry has to offer. The KION Group is a global enterprise made up of more than 42,000 employees in more than 100 countries.
Our culture is shaped by the shared values of the KION Group: integrity, collaboration, courage, and excellence.
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