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 Field Service Engineer to join our team in the Edinburgh and Scottish Borders area. The geographical patch to be covered is the EH & TD postcodes 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:

Our engineers work in various environments, from our Workshops to specific client sites, to working in a mobile breakdown and service role.

Each of these roles play a key position in our overall customer service offering to deliver exemplary customer service and unparalleled reliability.

Who are we looking for:

We require an individual who has skills and experience in an allied trade, such as motor mechanics, an engineer from our Armed Forces, an electrical or electronic engineer who has worked alongside mechanical/hydraulic trades.

We will consider someone with another level 2 technical qualification.

NOTE : This is NOT an apprenticeship for non-skilled individuals. For this, we run an industry leading apprentice programme that has an intake in late summer each year and will be advertised when appropriate.

The Development Programme:

On joining Linde Material Handling, you will receive a minimum of 6 months intensive training, which will include 5 weeks at the industry training provider (F-Tec), as well as a number of internal courses to supplement this formal education.

Upon successful completion of the F-Tec journey, you will receive an IMI Level 3 qualification and pass out as a Linde Service only engineer. Thereafter, depending on your skills, exposure, experience and knowledge, you will progress further through our engineering grades.

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 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

Tasks and Qualifications:

What we Offer?

Salary will depend on experience

40 hour working week

Door to door payment

Overtime opportunities

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

Company van and fuel card, with the option for private use

Van washing through fuel card account

25 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

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

World class Linde specialised product training

Full Forklift Driver Licence

What to Expect?

Buddy support system in place

In boot overnight parts 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