Field Service Engineer - Forklift Maintenance

About the role

Linde Material Handling, a manufacturer of forklift trucks and warehouse equipment operating in over 100 countries, is recruiting a Field Service Engineer for the Birmingham/Walsall area, covering the B postcode area. The engineer works at customer sites on Linde forklifts and other material handling equipment, from small pallet trucks to IC, VNA and automated trucks.

Key responsibilities

• Find, diagnose and rectify faults on Linde forklifts and other material handling equipment at customer sites
• Carry out preventative maintenance
• Work with equipment ranging from small pallet trucks to IC trucks, VNA trucks and automated trucks

Required profile

• Experience as a forklift technician, plant fitter, plant technician, vehicle technician or similar; experience in plant equipment, powered access equipment, agricultural machinery, motor vehicles or industrial cleaners is welcome
• Experience in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering or hydraulics
• NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) ideally, though not essential
• Full UK driving licence
• IT literate, able to keep accurate records and place orders
• Good communication, accuracy, attention to detail, flexibility and a desire to be a Linde brand ambassador

What we offer

• Salary depending on experience, with door-to-door payment and overtime opportunities
• Paid occasional on-call support
• Company van and fuel card, with van washing through the fuel card account
• 25 days annual leave and company pension scheme
• Discount scheme, full Linde product training and a full forklift driver licence
• Buddy support, company laptop and phone, overnight parts deliveries, PPE and uniform supplied, and ongoing manufacturer training