Field Service Engineer

Overview

Are you seeking your next career opportunity as a Field Service Engineer? At Linde Material Handling, a global leader in forklift trucks and warehouse equipment, we are looking for skilled Field Service Engineers to join our team in Basingstoke covering RG & GU postcodes. We are interested in candidates with experience as vehicle technicians or mechanical engineers, particularly those who have worked as forklift technicians, plant fitters, plant technicians, or vehicle technicians.

Experience with plant equipment, powered access equipment, agricultural machinery, motor vehicles, or industrial cleaners is highly desirable. In the role of a Field Service, you will engage in a variety of tasks, working with our full range of products, from small pallet trucks to Counterbalance trucks, Very Narrow Aisle (VNA) trucks, and automated trucks.

• Diagnosing and rectifying faults, performing preventative maintenance, and servicing Linde forklifts and other material handling equipment at customer sites.
• Travel to various customer locations and engage with customers to provide expert service and support.

• A competitive salary scale dependent on your experience.
• Option for either a 40-hour or 45-hour working week – Monday to Friday.
• 25 days annual leave + statutory bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme - 6% employer contribution; minimum 4% employee contribution.
• Eligibility to Employee Incentive Schemes.
• All specialist tooling provided.
• Access to company vehicle for private use (Selected roles).

• Shift premium and OT opportunities where applicable.
• Overtime opportunities - time plus half Monday to Saturday & some bank holidays, double Time on Sundays and some Bank Holidays.
• Additional days holiday based on long service milestones.
• Discount scheme, with access to deals from some of the UK’s largest brands.
• “Recommend a friend scheme” – if you enjoy your role, recommend someone else and get rewarded.
• Receive a 6-week induction and long-term training development plans; world-class product and technical training.
• Linde Operating License for FLTs; opportunity for growth through technical grading process.
• Equipment: laptop and phone provided; all PPE supplied; tool replacement policy.
• Company-provided PPE and wear-and-tear policy for specialist wear.
• Support for local and national technical guidance.
• Linde-specific product training and access to company support resources.

• Experience as vehicle technicians or mechanical engineers, with forklift experience as 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.
• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) preferred, but not essential.
• Comfort using IT equipment for records and ordering.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.

Based in Basingstoke with coverage for RG & GU postcodes; travel to customer sites as required.

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.