Field Service Engineer - Forklift Technicians

About the role

Linde Material Handling, a manufacturer of forklift trucks and warehouse equipment operating in over 100 countries, is looking for a workshop, site or field service engineer to cover the Bristol area (BS postcode area). You will work on Linde forklifts and other material handling equipment at customer sites, from small pallet trucks up to IC, VNA and automated trucks.

Key responsibilities

• Find, diagnose and rectify faults on Linde forklifts and other material handling equipment at customer sites
• Undertake 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
• Background 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 shift premium, door-to-door payment and overtime opportunities
• Occasional on-call support paid in addition to salary
• Company van and fuel card with private use, van washing through the fuel card
• 25 days annual leave, company pension scheme and discount scheme
• Specialised Linde product training and full forklift driver licence
• Buddy support, company laptop and phone, overnight parts deliveries, PPE and uniform supplied with cleaning service