Workshop Engineer

Workshop Engineer

Exciting Career Opportunity as a Workshop Engineer at Linde Material Handling in Bolton. Are you ready to take the next step in your career as a Workshop Engineer? Linde Material Handling, a global leader in forklift trucks and warehouse equipment, is seeking skilled Workshop Engineers to join our team. At Linde Material Handling, we offer a competitive benefits package, which includes:

• A competitive salary scale dependent on your experience.

• The option for either a 40-hour or 45-hour working week – Monday to Friday.

• Overtime opportunities - time plus half Monday to Saturday & some bank holidays, double time on Sundays and some Bank Holidays.

• 25 days annual leave + statutory bank holidays.

• Additional days holiday based on long service milestones.

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

• 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!

• Eligibility to join the Employee Incentive Schemes.

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

• Long term training development plans, some of the best in the industry.

• World class Linde specialised product training.

• Full Forklift Driver Licence.

• Opportunity for growth through technical grading process.

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

• We support our engineers with local and national technical support.

• Laptop and phone provided.

• All specialist tooling provided and tool replacement policy provided by the company (Wear and Tear).

• Ensuring you are safe and look the part, all PPE supplied company cleaned specialist work wear.

Linde Workshop Engineers play a crucial role in maintaining and repairing a wide range of material handling equipment, including forklifts and other heavy machinery. You would be involved in the maintenance and repair of our extensive range. You would conduct routine maintenance checks and repairs on machinery to ensure optimal performance and safety.

Being located at one of our depots, you'll bring your expertise to service Linde forklifts and other state-of-the-art material handling equipment, forging strong relationships, and delivering exceptional service and support. Being an integral part of in our operation and driving world class customer service.

The role offers the opportunity to work with a diverse range of products, from small electric pallet trucks to very narrow aisle and large engine-powered Counterbalance trucks. As a Workshop Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring our customers receive top-quality Linde forklift trucks. This would include performing predelivery inspections, diagnosing and rectifying faults and undertaking preventative maintenance.

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, but not sure if you have what we want, why not talk to us.

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

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

• You will need to hold a full UK driving licence.

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

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.