Field Engineer

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Full time
Location: Castleford
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Job offered by: KION Group
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Category:
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, based on its worldwide logistics network.

We are currently looking for a

Field Service Engineer

to join our team in the DN area. The geographical patch to be covered is the DN9 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.

A message from one engineer to another:

Linde works well for me because the hours suit my lifestyle and I have a better home/work life balance. In my previous role, I often worked shifts which included weekends/nights, making it difficult to make plans with family. Annual leave was challenging to take unless booked a year in advance and working bank holidays was a requirement. Great salary, paid door to door, and the support of the team here is invaluable.

What we offer:

Salary will depend on experience

40 hour working week

Shift premium

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

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 the latest technology to keep accurate records and place orders. You must hold a full UK driving licence.

Personal attributes you will need:

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

What to Expect?

Structured 6-week onboarding 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

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