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 M5 corridor (Exeter, Taunton, Wellington, Bridgewater and Highbridge). 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
• 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 using a laptop and phone, with specialist tooling provided

What we offer

• Competitive salary scale depending on experience
• 40- or 45-hour week, Monday to Friday, with shift premium and OT available
• 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays and additional days for long service
• Company pension with 6% employer contribution
• Discount scheme, "recommend a friend" rewards, and a 6-week induction with training
• Long-term training development, technical grading and possible degree-level study
• Local and national technical support, laptop and phone provided, and PPE and work wear supplied
• Paid door-to-door travel, company van and fuel card, occasional on-call support paid in addition to salary