Field Service Technician

3 weeks ago


Durham, Durham, United Kingdom KION Group Full time
Job Description

Linde Material Handling is a leading manufacturer of forklift trucks and warehouse equipment, operating in over 100 countries worldwide. We have a team of around 13,000 people working for the brand, with a worldwide network of over 8,500 service technicians ensuring maximum availability of our trucks and solutions.

We are currently looking for a Field Service Engineer to join our team in the Newton Aycliffe area, covering the SR/DH postcode area. The ideal candidate will have experience working as a forklift technician, plant fitter, plant technician, vehicle technician, or a similar type of role.

The successful candidate 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. They will work with a range of equipment, from small pallet trucks to IC trucks, VNA trucks, and automated trucks.

Requirements
  • Experience in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or hydraulics
  • NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) qualification (ideally)
  • IT literacy and ability to use latest technology to keep accurate records and place orders
  • Full UK driving licence
  • 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 the highest standard
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Positive and can-do attitude
  • Flexibility to adapt to changing needs of the role
  • Desire to be a Linde brand ambassador
What We Offer
  • Salary dependent on experience
  • 40 hour working week
  • Door to door payment
  • Overtime opportunities
  • Occasional on-call support required, 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 - 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

We offer a structured 6-week on-boarding and training plan, buddy support system, in-boot overnight parts deliveries, PPE and uniform supplied, uniform cleaning service, ongoing manufacturer training, local support from a network of colleagues, and a varied role with day-to-day different challenges.



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