Field Service Engineer
Kion Group
- Castleford, West Yorkshire
- Permanent
- Full-time
Linde Material Handling is one of the world's leading manufacturers of forklift trucks and warehouse equipment. We operate in over 100 countries worldwide About Linde Material Handling
Linde Material Handling is one of the world's leading manufacturers of forklift trucks and warehouse equipment. We operate in over 100 countries worldwide and have around 13,000 people working for the brand. A worldwide network of more than 8,500 service technicians ensures maximum availability of Linde trucks and solutions, and based on its worldwide logistics network, Linde guarantees spare part delivery within 24 hours.Linde Material Handling offers a range of challenging careers across the country, and we are keen to talk to you about the direction in which you would like your career to go.We are currently looking for a Workshop /Site/ Field Service Engineer to join our team in the Sheffield area. The geographical patch to be covered is the S44, -S66 postcode area.We are looking for vehicle technicians or mechanical engineers who have experience working as a forklift technician, plant fitter, plant technician, vehicle technician or a similar type of role. Experience within plant equipment, powered access equipment, agricultural machinery, motor vehicles or industrial cleaners may make this role perfect for you!Working with everything from small pallet trucks, through to IC trucks, VNA trucks and automated trucks, you will be required to find, diagnose, and rectify faults, and undertake preventative maintenance on Linde forklifts and other material handling equipment at our customer sites.What we offer:To be considered for this role, you will need experience in at least one of the following areas:Mechanical engineeringElectrical engineeringHydraulicsIdeally you will have an NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) qualification, although this is not essential.You will need to be IT literate and able to use latest technology to keep accurate records and place orders.You must hold a full UK driving licence.You will need to have the following personal attributes:Good communication skills to liaise with our customers and your internal colleaguesAbility to work both independently and as part of a teamTake pride in your work and complete tasks to the highest standardA high level of accuracy and attention to detailA positive and can-do attitudeFlexibility to adapt to the changing needs of the roleA desire to be a Linde brand ambassadorTasks and Qualifications:What we Offer?Salary will depend on experience40 hour working weekShift premiumDoor to door paymentOvertime opportunitiesOccasional on-call support required paid in addition to your salaryCompany van and fuel card, with the option for private useVan washing through fuel card account25 days annual leaveCompany pension scheme - 6% employer contribution; minimum 4% employee contributionDiscount scheme, with access to deals from some of the UK’s largest brandsWorld class Linde specialised product trainingFull Forklift Driver LicenceWhat to Expect?Structured 6-week on-boarding and training planBuddy support system in placeIn boot overnight parts deliveriesPPE and Uniform suppliedUniform cleaning serviceOngoing manufacturer training on our market-leading range of material handling equipmentLocal support from a network of colleaguesVaried role with day-to-day different challengesOn call - £150 standby payment. £75 per call out plus overtime. If called out after 2200 hrs, take time off the following morning. Bank holidays are double time plus 1 days TOIL