Field Service Engineer - Forklifts

About the role

Linde Material Handling, a global leader in forklift trucks and warehouse equipment, is recruiting Field Service Engineers in Northamptonshire. The role is hands-on and problem-solving: you diagnose and fix technical issues, carry out preventative maintenance checks and travel to customer sites to service forklifts and other material handling equipment.

Key responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve technical issues so equipment runs at peak efficiency
• Carry out preventative maintenance check-ups to keep the fleet running smoothly
• Travel to customer locations to service forklifts and other material handling equipment
• Build strong relationships with customers and deliver reliable support

Required profile

• Experience as a vehicle technician, mechanical engineer, forklift technician, plant fitter, plant technician or vehicle technician
• NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) is ideal but not essential
• Full UK driving licence
• Comfortable working autonomously and within a team

Required skills

• Experience with plant equipment, powered access equipment, agricultural machinery, motor vehicles or industrial cleaners is highly desirable
• Comfortable using IT equipment to keep accurate records and place orders

What we offer

• Salary scale depending on experience, with a 40- or 45-hour week Monday to Friday, shift premium and OT available
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, additional days for long service
• Pension with 6% employer contribution and minimum 4% employee contribution
• Company van, fuel card and occasional on-call support paid in addition to salary
• 6-week induction, long-term training plans, technical grading and possible degree-level study
• Local and national technical support, laptop and phone provided, specialist tools and PPE supplied