Team Leader

Company: KION Group
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Location: Wakefield
Job Description:

Linde Material Handling is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of forklift trucks and warehouse equipment. Weoperate in over 100 countries worldwide and have around 13,000 people working for the brand. A worldwide network ofmore than 8,500 service technicians ensures maximum availability of Linde trucks and solutions, and based on itsworldwide 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 thedirection in which you would like your career to go.We are currently looking for a Team Leader to join our team in the Castleford area. The geographical patch to be covered isthe BD, HD, HX, LS, WF postcode area.We are looking for a team leader to ensure the day to day efficient running of the engineering team within the designatedarea to facilitate a high-quality customer experience. You will be expected to have experience in any of the followingdisciplines: vehicle technician or mechanical engineer who has experience working with forklift trucks, a plant fitter, planttechnician, vehicle technician or a similar type of role.Working with everything from small pallet trucks, through to IC trucks, VNA trucks and automated trucks, you will berequired to find, diagnose, and rectify faults, and undertake preventative maintenance on Linde forklifts and other materialhandling equipment at our customer sites.A message from one engineer to anotherLinde works well for me because the hours suit my lifestyle and I have a better home/work life balance. In my previous roleI often worked shifts which included weekends/nights, this made making plans with family difficult. Annual leave waschallenging to take unless booked a year in advance and working bank holidays was a requirement. Great salary, paid door to door and the support of the team here is invaluable.

We offer:

Who are we looking for?A team leader to ensure the day to day efficient running of the engineering team within the designatedarea to facilitate a high-quality customer experience within a designated area.The Team leader is responsible for the leadership, engagement and motivation of the engineeringteam. In addition, the Team Leader will continue to maintain and repair equipment within a reducedtruck parc.To be considered for this role, you will need experience in at least one of the following areas:Mechanical engineeringElectrical engineeringHydraulicsIdeally 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 placeorders.You must hold a full UK driving licence.You will need to have the following personal attributes:Demonstrates effective communication and management skills to deliver excellent service customerthrough a team of engineersExcellent people management skills, having demonstrated an ability to work in a team and a desire topromote quality customer service.Ability to prioritise multiple issues on a day-by-day basis to ensure customer satisfaction.Confident in interacting with customers and having challenging conversationsComfortable in Customer facing situationsGood levels of numeracy / literacyEnergetic, motivated and pro-active team playerQualified maintenance engineer (NVQ level 3/ equivalent) in relevant discipline or industryexperience.Industry Know HowCompetent to be able to support and train engineers on relevant IT systems with the ability to providefirst level supportConflict ManagementQualified to conduct Thorough Examination

Tasks and Qualifications:

What we Offer?

  • Salary will depend on experience
  • 40 hour working week
  • Shift premium
  • 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 – 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

What to Expect?

  • 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

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Posted: October 22nd, 2026