Field Service Engineer

Job description

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/Walsall area. The geographical patch to be covered is the B postcode area. 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 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. Who are we looking for? To be considered for this role, you will need experience in at least one of the following areas: Mechanical engineering Electrical engineering 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: Good communication skills to liaise with our customers and your internal colleagues Ability to work both independently and as part of a team Take pride in your work and complete tasks to the highest standard A high level of accuracy and attention to detail A positive and can-do attitude Flexibility to adapt to the changing needs of the role A 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 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 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? 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 from colleagues Varied role with day-to-day different challenges