Field Service Engineer

Linde Material Handling offers challenging careers across the UK. We want to hear how this role can fit into your career path.

We’re looking for a Field Service Engineer to join our team in the Cumbia/Penrith area, ideally living in Cumbria.

We look for vehicle technicians or mechanical engineers with experience as a forklift technician, plant fitter, plant technician, vehicle technician or similar. Experience with plant equipment, powered access equipment, agricultural machinery, motor vehicles or industrial cleaners is a plus.

You will be required to find, diagnose and rectify faults, and undertake preventive maintenance on Linde forklifts and other material handling equipment at customer sites.

A message from one engineer to another:
Linde’s hours suit my lifestyle and offer a better work/life balance. In my previous role I worked shifts with weekends and nights, making family time difficult. Annual leave required booking a year in advance, and bank holidays were a requirement. Great salary, door‑to‑door payment and strong team support.

• Mechanical engineering
• Electrical engineering
• Hydraulics

Ideally you will have an NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) qualification, although this is not essential.

You should be IT literate and able to use the latest technology to keep accurate records and place orders. You must hold a full UK driving licence.

• Good communication skills to liaise with customers and internal colleagues
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Take pride in your work and complete tasks to the highest standard
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• A positive and can‑do attitude
• Flexibility to adapt to the changing needs of the role
• A desire to be a Linde brand ambassador

• Salary will depend on experience
• 40 hour working week
• Door‑to‑door payment
• Overtime opportunities
• Occasional on‑call support, paid in addition to your salary
• Company van and fuel card, with option for private use
• Van washing through fuel card account
• 25 days annual leave
• Company pension scheme – 6% employer contribution; minimum 4% employee contribution
• Discount scheme with access to deals from UK’s largest brands
• World‑class Linde specialised product training
• Full Forklift Driver Licence

• Structured 6‑week on‑boarding and training plan
• Buddy support system
• In‑boot overnight part deliveries
• PPE and uniform supplied
• Uniform cleaning service
  
  Ongoing manufacturer training on our market‑leading range of material handling equipment
• Local support from a network of colleagues
• Varied role with day‑to‑day different challenges

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Information Technology

• Machinery Manufacturing