Overview
Exciting Career Opportunity as a Field Service Engineer at Linde Material Handling in the Bournemouth, Southampton and Salisbury area. Linde Material Handling, a global leader in forklift trucks and warehouse equipment, is seeking skilled Field Service Engineers to join our team. You will work with a diverse lineup of products—from agile pallet trucks to counterbalance machines, very narrow aisle (VNA) trucks, and automated solutions.
Join us and become part of a team that values employee engagement, strives for excellence, and prioritises customer satisfaction.
Responsibilities
* Diagnose and resolve technical issues to ensure equipment operates at peak efficiency.
* Perform preventative maintenance and essential check-ups to keep the fleet running smoothly.
* Travel to various customer locations and service Linde forklifts and other material handling equipment.
* Build strong relationships with customers and deliver exceptional support.
Qualifications
* Experience as a vehicle technician or mechanical engineer, with preference for forklift technicians, plant fitters, plant technicians, or vehicle technicians.
* Experience with plant equipment, powered access equipment, agricultural machinery, motor vehicles, or industrial cleaners is desirable.
* Ideally NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) qualification, though not essential.
* Comfort with using IT equipment and systems for record-keeping and orders.
* Full UK driving licence and ability to work autonomously and in a team.
Seniority and Employment Type
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Information Technology
* Industries: Machinery Manufacturing
Benefits and Package
* Competitive salary based on experience.
* Option of a 40-hour or 45-hour working week, Monday to Friday. Shift premium and OT available.
* 25 days of annual leave plus statutory bank holidays; additional days based on long service milestones.
* Company pension scheme with 6% employer contribution and minimum 4% employee contribution.
* Discount scheme with access to deals from UK brands; employee incentive schemes.
* 6-week induction with world-class training and long-term training development plans.
* Full forklift driver licence; opportunity for growth through technical grading and potential degree-level learning.
* Company-provided laptop and phone; all specialist tooling and tool replacement policy.
* Safety gear and PPE supplied; travel paid and company vehicle with fuel card (option for private use).
Travel and Work Arrangements
* Paid travel “Door to Door”; customer base close to home with average travel about 30 minutes.
* Company van and fuel card; occasional on-call support paid in addition to salary.
Additional Information
Linde is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you require adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know.
We offer world-class training and support through local and national technical resources.
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