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Job Title: Field Service Engineer (Mechanical Bias)
Location: Central Belt, Scotland - covering Glasgow, Edinburgh & Dundee
Salary: £42,000 per annum (DOE) + Company Van + On-Call Payments
Hours: 37.5 per week + On-Call (1 in 7 rotation, paid additionally)
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Overview
A leading engineering services provider is seeking a Field Service Engineer to join their growing Central Services Team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a mechanically-biased engineer to step into a customer-facing, technically diverse role across a range of industrial sectors. You'll be covering key sites across Scotland (Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee), with minimal overnight travel and a fully equipped service van.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on a variety of mechanical systems and installations.
* Diagnose and repair faults to ensure safe and efficient operation of installed equipment.
* Support customers across sectors including healthcare, pharmaceuticals, food manufacturing, and research.
* Install and commission bulk equipment at customer sites, working alongside in-house engineering and project teams.
* Participate in a 1-in-7 on-call rota, responding to emergency service calls (additional pay applies).
* Order and manage parts, tools, and materials required to complete maintenance and installation tasks.
* Supervise contractors or apprentices once trained and experienced.
* Engage in continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to team knowledge sharing.
* Represent the business as a customer-facing ambassador on site, upholding strong service standards.
About You
* Vocational qualification in Mechanical Engineering (or similar) preferred; Electrical or Instrumentation backgrounds also considered.
* Hands-on experience in maintenance, installation, or commissioning roles.
* Strong fault-finding ability across mechanical systems (some electrical experience advantageous).
* Full UK driving licence required.
* Comfortable working independently and managing your own schedule.
* Confident communicator with a proactive, customer-first approach.
* Ability to braze copper pipe would be highly desirable (not essential).
* Willing to take part in an on-call rota and occasional travel (rare overnight stays).
What's on Offer
* Competitive base salary of up to £42,000 (negotiable depending on experience).
* Fully equipped van provided - acts as a mobile workshop.
* Participation in a 1-in-7 on-call rota (paid at additional rates).
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
* Ongoing training and certification provided - full support from experienced engineering team.
* Digital tools and professional workwear provided.
* Opportunity to work with cutting-edge systems across a variety of industry sectors.
Interested?
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