Field Service Engineer

Field Service Engineer

Are you looking for your next opportunity as a Field Service Engineer? Linde Material Handling, a global leader in forklift trucks and warehouse equipment, is seeking skilled Field Service Engineers to join our teams in the DE11–DE15 and surrounding postcode areas.

We are looking for vehicle technicians or mechanical engineers with experience as forklift technicians, plant fitters, plant technicians, vehicle technicians, or a similar role. Experience in plant equipment, powered access equipment, agricultural machinery, motor vehicles or industrial cleaners is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve faults on Linde forklifts and other material handling equipment at customer sites.
• Perform preventative maintenance and routine servicing on a wide range of products, from small pallet trucks to counterbalance trucks, Very Narrow Aisle (VNA) trucks, and automated trucks.
• Maintain accurate technical records and use IT equipment for order placement and inventory tracking.
• Work autonomously and as part of a teamwork‑oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Hydraulics discipline.
• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) qualification is desirable but not essential.
• Full UK driving licence (required for Field and Resident Engineers).
• Comfortable using IT equipment and keeping accurate records.
• Ability to work autonomously and cooperatively within a team.

Values

• Excellence : We create outstanding customer value.
• Courage : We change and innovate.
• Collaboration : We trust each other.
• Integrity : We do what is right.

Benefits Package

• Competitive salary scale dependent on experience.
• Choice of 40‑hour or 45‑hour working week – Monday to Friday.
• Overtime opportunities – time plus on half Monday to Saturday & some bank holidays.
• Double time on Sundays and some bank holidays.
• 25 days annual leave + statutory bank holidays (+ additional days based on long service milestones).
• Company pension scheme – 6% employer contribution; minimum 4% employee contribution.
• Discount scheme and access to deals from UK’s largest brands.
• Employee incentive schemes and "Recommend a friend" scheme.
• 6‑week induction with world‑class training and ongoing development plans.
• World‑class Linde specialised product training.
• Full forklift driver licence.
• Opportunity for growth through technical grading and extended learning (degree level).
• Local and national technical support.
• Company laptop and phone.
• All specialist tooling provided with replacement policy.
• Company cleaned specialist workwear.
• Paid travel "door‑to‑door"; customer base close to home with average travel just 30 minutes.
• Company van, fuel card with option for private use; van washing through fuel card account.
• Occasional on‑call support paid in addition to salary.

We Welcome You

Linde is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, abilities and experience. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the application or interview process to ensure fairness and accessibility, please let us know.

Join us and be part of a team dedicated to employee engagement, excellence and customer delight.

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