Field Service Engineer - Aberdeenshire & Surrounding Areas
Salary: £34,350 + Bonus Scheme after Probation
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday (paid door-to-door)
Are you an experienced engineer looking for a rewarding and varied field-based role with real purpose?
We're hiring a Field Service Engineer to support clients across Aberdeenshire and the wider Scotland, maintaining and repairing vital patient moving and handling equipment. Whether you're an ex-armed forces engineer (Army, Navy, RAF) or a field service professional from any industry, we welcome applications from individuals with strong hands-on engineering skills and a proactive, problem-solving mindset.
You'll be joining a respected and well-established service team that plays a critical role in keeping essential healthcare and mobility equipment operating safely and reliably.
What You'll Be Doing:
* Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and LOLER testing
* Diagnosing faults and attending equipment breakdowns
* Installing, repairing and commissioning a variety of mobility and patient-handling equipment, including hoists, baths, and beds
* Conducting site surveys and installation assessments
* Completing reports using a PDA and communicating effectively with clients
* Adhering to Health & Safety standards and engineering best practice
* Taking part in an on-call rota for emergency out-of-hours support (paid)
What We're Looking For:
* Mechanical, electrical or electro-mechanical engineering background
* Previous experience in a field service role or similar hands-on engineering position
* We're open to candidates from a wide range of industries - medical, mobility, facilities, lifting equipment, white goods, plant, industrial, etc.
* Engineering experience from the Armed Forces (REME, Royal Navy, Marine Engineers, RAF Technicians) - highly valued but not essential
* Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
* Excellent communication and customer service approach
* Full UK driving licence
* Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling
* Willingness to travel across Scotland and stay overnight as needed (all expenses covered)
What You'll Get:
* Basic salary of £34,350
* Bonus scheme after a successful 6-month probation
* 31 days' holiday (including bank holidays and Christmas shutdown)
* Paid door-to-door travel - you're paid from the moment you leave home
* Overtime paid at time and a quarter
* Optional weekend overtime available
* Overnight allowance: £50 taxable + £30 tax-free meal allowance
* Company-arranged accommodation when staying away
* Company pension scheme
* Fully equipped company van, tools, uniform, and PDA provided
Why Join Us?
* A stable, hands-on engineering role with real-world impact
* Structured, well-supported working environment
* Work that combines independence with teamwork
* Great for engineers from both military and civilian backgrounds
* Strong long-term career prospects within a growing business
Apply Now:
If you're a practical, self-motivated engineer with a background in field service or the armed forces, we'd love to hear from you. This is a brilliant opportunity to join a company that values your skills, supports your development, and rewards your efforts.
Click "APPLY NOW" to begin your application. Should you be suitable a CBSbutler representative will call you within 3 working days.
Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in the UK. Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available for this role.