Field Service Technician
Location: Glasgow(Covering Scotland, Carlisle & Newcastle)
Salary: £45,000 + Overtime (OTE £55,000) + Company Van
Hours: Monday-Friday, 07:00-15:30
Are you an electrically biased, multi-skilled engineer with strong mechanical skills looking for a field-based role with excellent earning potential and variety?
We are recruiting for a Field Service Technician to join a specialist engineering service team delivering world-class loading and materials handling solutions to major logistics and distribution clients across the UK.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work with high-profile customers including leading names in logistics, parcel handling and air cargo.
The Role
As part of the Engineering Service Support Team, you will:
Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPMs) across customer sites
Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults
Support continuous improvement initiatives and recommend system enhancements
Participate in a 1 in 3 on-call rota (home-based standby)
Ensure full compliance with health & safety legislation and site permit systems
Maintain accurate service reports and professional customer communication
Travel across Scotland and occasionally further afield as requiredThis role is electrically biased but requires strong mechanical capability, including fabrication and welding.
What's On Offer
£45,000 basic salary
Overtime available (OTE £55,000)
Time & ½ after 15:30
Saturday time & ½ Sunday & Bank Holidays double time
Company van provided
Structured working hours with premium overtime rates
Exposure to major blue-chip clients
Long-term career development and training supportWhat We're Looking For
City & Guilds qualification or recognised engineering apprenticeship
Electrically biased with strong mechanical skills
Experience within parcel handling, FMCG, manufacturing or similar environments
Knowledge of inverter drives, SCADA, Profibus, ASi, PLC/PC control systems (advantageous)
Experience working to KPIs, PM schedules and permit-to-work systems
Strong fault-finding ability and problem-solving skills
Comfortable working autonomously in a field-based role
Willingness to travel across the UK
Excellent communication and report-writing skillsAbout You
You will be:
Self-motivated and highly organised
Customer-focused and professional
Able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
Committed to delivering service excellence
Proactive in identifying improvements and best practiceIf you're looking for a role that combines autonomy, technical challenge and strong earning potential - this could be the opportunity for you.
How to Apply
For more information on the role, or an informal discussion regarding opportunities we have available, please contact
Why work with Proactive?
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