Field Service Engineer

CBS Butler; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK healthcare service provider in Aberdeen is looking for a Field Service Engineer to maintain and repair vital patient handling equipment across Scotland. The role involves conducting planned maintenance, diagnosing equipment faults, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Qualified candidates should have a strong engineering background and a full UK driving license. This position offers a basic salary of £34,350 with additional bonuses after probation, paid overtime, and company benefits including accommodation and a mobile work setup.

Benefits

31 days' holiday

Paid door-to-door travel

Company pension scheme

Fully equipped company van

Tools and uniform provided

Overnight allowances

Qualifications

• Mechanical, electrical or electro-mechanical engineering background is required.
• Previous experience in a field service role or similar hands-on engineering position.
• Full UK driving license is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance and testing of equipment.
• Diagnosing faults and attending to equipment breakdowns.
• Installing, repairing and commissioning mobility equipment.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication

Fault-finding skills

Mechanical engineering background

Electro-mechanical engineering background

Job description

Field Service Engineer - Aberdeenshire & Surrounding Areas
Salary: £34,350 + Bonus Scheme after Probation (total OTE around £38,000)
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), offshore engineer, a maintenance engineer or repair engineer 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, oil & gas (O&G) 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.