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 (75% 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.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Possible 5231 (Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians) · 75% match
- Possible 5223 (Metal working production and maintenance fitters) · 14% match
- Possible 3113 (Engineering technicians) · 6% match
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 |
5223 Metal working production and maintenance fitters Also possible | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
3113 Engineering technicians Also possible | £33,400 | £34,000 | £38,300 | £42,500 |
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
Due to expansion of the team, we are currently looking for a Field Service Engineer to support our customers in the CR, SE and BR postcode areas of outer London.
The role will involve the maintenance & repair of Linde forklift and material handling equipment vehicles.
We offer:
You will need to be able to:
Find, diagnose and rectify faults on customer forklift trucks, and order the necessary spare parts as efficiently as possible
Adhere to all company H&S and Environmental and site policies, procedures and practices and ensure we operate in an environmentally safe work place.
Ensure all paperwork and IT systems are completed accurately and within the stipulated time period
Work under your own initiative without constant supervision
Ensure all allocated work is completed and to notify Manager or Controller if in arrears
Ensure that the specified Engineering Standards and Safe Working Practices and all Company Policies and Procedures are followed at all times.
To ensure that all stock levels/movement records are accurate and correct
Ensure all company issued equipment is kept in a satisfactory condition and report any failures
To take on any reasonable additional duties as required by the Manager to ensure the smooth running of the department
Any other duties which arise as a result of duties as above
Tasks and Qualifications:
Ideally you have an NVQ level 3 or equivalent and be able to show experience working in a mechanical engineering environment. Previous experience working with forklifts trucks, plant machinery, HGVs would be a distinct advantage.
You will need a full and valid driving licence.
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.