Field Service Technician - Mechanical

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?

If you're an experienced engineer looking for a hands-on, varied, and rewarding role in a company that values professionalism and technical expertise, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to start a conversation.

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