Workshop Engineer

Exciting Career Opportunity as a Workshop Engineer at Linde Material Handling in Newton Aycliffe

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 based on your experience
• The option of a 40-hour or 45-hour working week, Monday to Friday, shift premium and OT is available for those that want it.
• 25 days of annual leave plus statutory bank holidays
• A company pension scheme with a 6% employer contribution and a minimum 4% employee contribution
• Eligibility to participate in Employee Incentive Schemes

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

• A competitive salary scale dependent on your experience
• The option of a 40-hour or 45-hour working week - Monday to Friday
• Shift premium and overtime opportunities, including time plus half Monday to Saturday & some bank holidays, double time on Sundays and some bank holidays
• Additional days holiday based on long service milestones
• 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!
• Receive a 6-week induction with world-class training
• Long-term training development plans, including world-class Linde specialised product training
• Full forklift driver licence
• Opportunities for growth through technical grading and extended learning (degree level)
• Support from local and national technical support
• Laptop and phone provided
• Specialist tooling provided with a tool replacement policy
• All PPE supplied and maintained by the company

Linde Workshop Engineers are responsible for maintaining and repairing a wide range of material handling equipment, including forklifts and heavy machinery. Your tasks will include routine maintenance, fault diagnosis, and repairs to ensure safety and optimal performance.

The role involves servicing Linde forklifts and other equipment, building strong customer relationships, and delivering exceptional support. You will work with various products, from electric pallet trucks to large engine-powered trucks, performing inspections, diagnosing faults, and preventive maintenance.

Ideal candidates will have experience as vehicle technicians or mechanical engineers, especially those who have worked with forklifts, plant fitters, or similar machinery. Experience with plant equipment, agricultural machinery, or industrial cleaners is desirable but not essential.

• NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) qualification preferred but not mandatory
• Comfortable using IT for record-keeping and ordering
• Full UK driving licence required
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Linde values diversity and inclusivity. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. Please inform us if you need any adjustments during the application or interview process.

Linde Material Handling is a leading global manufacturer and provider of intralogistics solutions, with a presence in over 100 countries and more than 13,000 employees dedicated to innovative products and tailored solutions.

Part of the KION Group, the largest manufacturer of forklift trucks in Europe, we uphold shared values of integrity, collaboration, courage, and excellence.