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Resident Engineer

KION Group
Posted 4 months ago, valid for a month
Salary

Competitive

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Full Time

Retirement Plan

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  • Linde Material Handling is seeking a Field Service Engineer to join their team in Howden, covering the DN14 postcode area.
  • Candidates should have experience as vehicle technicians or mechanical engineers, particularly in roles related to forklift or plant equipment.
  • The position offers a competitive salary scale based on experience, with options for a 40-hour or 45-hour work week, along with additional benefits.
  • Applicants are preferred to have at least NVQ level 3 or equivalent qualifications, though this is not essential.
  • The role requires a full UK driving license and involves diagnosing faults, performing maintenance, and servicing various types of material handling equipment.
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 Resident Engineer to join our team in Howden, covering a site in the DN14 postcode.

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 this role, 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. Your responsibilities will include diagnosing and rectifying faults, performing preventative maintenance, and servicing Linde forklifts and other material handling equipment at our customer sites.

At Linde Material Handling we offer a competitive package including:
• a competitive salary scale dependent on your experience.
• an 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)

To see the full benefits package please see full Job Description

Come and join us and be part of a team dedicated to employee engagement, excellence and beyond all customer delight.

We offer:

Are you looking for your next opportunity as a Resident Service Engineer?Ā 

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We at Linde Material Handling, one of the world's leading manufacturers of forklift trucks and warehouse equipment, are looking for Field Service Engineers like you.Ā  This role is to join our team at our customer site in Howden DN14.Ā Ā Ā Ā 

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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!Ā 
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In this role, 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. Your responsibilities will include diagnosing and rectifying faults, performing preventative maintenance, and servicing Linde forklifts and other material handling equipment at our customer sites.Ā 

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

Tasks and Qualifications:

Are you a Resident engineerwho is looking for their next opportunity?Ā  Have you considered Linde Material Handling, one of the world's leading manufacturers of forklift trucks and warehouse equipment?Ā Ā 

We are a global organisation who is proud of our heritage for more than 50 years we have been one of the world's largest manufacturers of forklift trucks and warehouse equipment and has been setting standards for solutions for industrial trucks, fleet management, driver assistance systems and service offerings.Ā  We develop high-performance material flow solutions tailored to individual customer needs, with which users achieve sustainable competitive advantages. We represent the highest possible level of technology and service expertise in forklifts and warehouse technology.Ā 

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Do you have experience in one for the following disciplines, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Hydraulics?Ā 

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

We use the latest technology to keep accurate records and place orders, therefore being comfortable using IT equipment is essential.Ā Ā 

You will need to hold a full UK driving licence (Field and Resident Engineers only).Ā 

As a Linde engineer you will need to be comfortable working autonomously and within a team.Ā Ā 

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Our values underpin everything we do.Ā 

Excellence: We create outstanding customer valueĀ 

Courage: We change and innovateĀ 

Collaboration: We trust each otherĀ 

Integrity: We do what is rightĀ 

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What does your package include?Ā 

A competitive salary scale dependent on your experience.Ā 

The option for either a 40-hour or 45-hour working week – Monday to FridayĀ 

Shift premiumĀ 

Overtime opportunities - @ time plus on half Monday to Saturday & some bank holidaysĀ 

Double Time on Sundays and some Bank HolidaysĀ 

25 days annual leave + statutory bank holidaysĀ 

Additional days holiday based on long service milestones.Ā 

Company pension scheme - 6% employer contribution; minimum 4% employee contributionĀ 

Discount scheme, with access to deals from some of the UK’s largest brandsĀ 

ā€œRecommend a friend schemeā€ – if you enjoy your role, recommend someone else and get rewarded!Ā 

Eligibility to Employee Incentive SchemesĀ 

Receive a 6-week Induction which offers world class training to enable you in your role.Ā 

Long term training development plansĀ Ā 

World class Linde specialised product trainingĀ 

Full Forklift Driver LicenceĀ 

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Opportunity for growth through technical grading processĀ 

Opportunity for the right candidates to undertake extended learning (Degree level)Ā 

Local and national technical supportĀ 

Laptop and phone provided.Ā 

All specialist tooling provided.Ā 

Tools replacement policy provided by the company (Wear and Tear)Ā 

Company cleaned specialist work wear.Ā 

In addition, Resident Engineers package includes:Ā 

Customer base close to home with average travel just 30 minutesĀ 

Occasional on-call support required paid in addition to your salary




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