Operations Technician

Edinburgh
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Operations Technician – Customer Engineering Services (CES)

Scotland (Fully Remote / Mobile Role) 

£40,000 – £44,000 per annum + up to 8% annual bonus + excellent benefits

Looking for a role where your skills truly make a difference? Join a team supporting industries that keep the world turning – from healthcare and pharmaceuticals to research, manufacturing and food.

About the Role
We’re on the lookout for a proactive and skilled Operations Technician to join our Central  Engineering Services team, supporting customers across Scotland. This is a fully remote,  mobile position – you'll operate from your home base, with a company vehicle provided, and  take full ownership of your schedule and diary.

You’ll play a key role in delivering technical support to a wide range of industries, working  independently while staying connected with a highly collaborative and supportive engineering team.

What You’ll Be Doing

Carrying out planned and defect maintenance on a range of systems
Diagnosing and repairing faults to ensure system reliability
Providing outstanding service and acting as the face of our engineering team on
customer sites across Scotland
Managing your own calendar and schedule to meet both customer and business needs
Working closely with project engineers to support system installations and
commissioning
Guiding and mentoring apprentices, trainees, and contractors once fully trained
Sourcing and purchasing equipment, parts, and materials for workshop use
Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and problem-solving activities

What You’ll Bring

A vocational qualification in mechanical, electrical, or instrumentation engineering (or
equivalent experience)
Welding experience would be highly beneficial, though not essential
A genuine desire to learn, grow, and share knowledge with others
A collaborative mindset and strong interpersonal skills
A proactive approach and the ability to build strong customer relationships
A high level of personal integrity and commitment to safety and compliance
Strong self-management skills and confidence working independently in the field
Industry-specific training will be provided – what matters most is your attitude, curiosity, and willingness to grow.

Why Join Us?
We are a leading name in the supply and servicing of industrial, medical, and specialty gas  systems. Our values – Safety, Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, and Community – are  central to how we operate. We offer a workplace where ideas are welcomed, collaboration is encouraged, and diversity is celebrated.

What’s in It for You

Salary between £40,000 – £44,000 per annum
Up to 8% annual bonus
Fully kitted vehicle as your mobile workshop
Competitive benefits package including pension and life assurance
25 days annual leave plus flexible leave options
Uniform and digital tools provided
Recognition and rewards for your contributions
Wellbeing support and discounts via a dedicated platform
Ongoing training and real career development opportunities

Let’s Talk
If you're motivated by purpose, eager to work with cutting-edge systems, and ready to be part of  a dynamic, people-focused team — we'd love to hear from you.

Not sure if you tick every box? No problem — we value potential just as much as experience.

Apply today and let’s see where your career can go

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