Field Service Engineer
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This job is eligible only on a shortage list
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 5231 (76% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and LINDE MATERIAL HANDLING (UK) LIMITED is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 3113 (Engineering technicians) or SOC 5223 (Metal working production and maintenance fitters). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5231 Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians Most likely code | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
3113 Engineering technicians Also possible | £33,400 | £34,000 | £38,300 | £42,500 |
5223 Metal working production and maintenance fitters Also possible | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
We are currently looking for a Field Service Engineer to join our team in the Chesterfield area. The geographical patch to be covered is the S80 and S81 postcode 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.
We offer:
Who are we looking for?
To be considered for this role, you will need experience in at least one of the following areas:
Mechanical engineering
Electrical engineering
Hydraulics
Ideally you will have an NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) qualification, although this is not essential.
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
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with LINDE MATERIAL HANDLING (UK) LIMITED, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians (SOC 5231) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~101k in sample- Middle half £29,068–41,548
- Median £34,892
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–37,530
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. LINDE MATERIAL HANDLING (UK) LIMITED holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 5231 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.