Field Service Engineer - Forklifts & Material Handling Equipment

About the role

Linde Material Handling, a global leader in forklift trucks and warehouse equipment, is recruiting Field Service Engineers in the BR and DA postcodes of South East London (candidates must live on the correct side of the SE postcode). The role is hands-on and problem-solving: diagnosing and resolving technical issues, carrying out preventative maintenance checks and travelling 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
• Experience with plant equipment, powered access equipment, agricultural machinery, motor vehicles or industrial cleaners is highly desirable but not essential
• NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) is ideal but not essential
• Full UK driving licence
• Comfortable working autonomously and within a team

Required skills

• IT equipment: the role uses modern technology to keep accurate records and place orders, so comfort with IT is essential
• Comfortable working independently and in a team

What we offer

• Competitive salary scale depending on experience, with a 40- or 45-hour week Monday to Friday, shift premium and overtime
• 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays, plus additional days for long service
• Pension scheme with 6% employer contribution and minimum 4% employee contribution
• 6-week induction, long-term training plans, Linde product training and a forklift driver licence
• Growth through technical grading and possible degree-level study
• Local and national technical support, laptop and phone provided, specialist tools and PPE supplied
• Paid door-to-door travel, company van and fuel card, occasional on-call support paid in addition to salary