Workshop Engineer

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 our 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 looking for a Workshop Engineer to join our team in our Bridgend workshop. The role is suitable 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.

• Experience in at least one of the following areas: Mechanical engineering, Electrical engineering, Hydraulics.
• Ideally NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) qualification, although this is not essential.
• IT literate and able to use the latest technology to keep accurate records and place orders.
• 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.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Positive and can do attitude.
• Flexibility to adapt to the changing needs of the role.
• Desire to be a Linde brand ambassador.

• Salary will depend on experience.
• 40-hour working week.
• Overtime opportunities.
• 25 days annual leave.
• Company pension scheme - 6% employer contribution; minimum 4% employee contribution.
• Discount scheme, with access to deals from some of the 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 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.

All employees are entitled to equal opportunity employment in accordance with UK law. We value diversity and strive to provide an inclusive environment.