Field Service Engineer

Stallion Recruitment Ltd; Falkirk; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Field Service Engineer to maintain and repair vehicle wash equipment in the Central Belt of Scotland. This role offers a salary of £32,500 rising to £36,500 after probation, a company van, and attractive benefits, including overtime pay and a performance bonus. If you're an experienced engineer seeking autonomy and variety, apply now.

Benefits

Performance bonus

Company van

Health cash plan

Pension scheme

22+ holidays

Qualifications

• Full, valid UK driving licence.
• Strong mechanical and electrical skills, backed by hands-on experience.
• Confident working independently and delivering high standards.

Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical and electrical maintenance and repairs on vehicle wash systems.
• Attend breakdowns, diagnose faults, and deliver first-time fixes.
• Install and commission new equipment to company standards.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Customer focus

Education

Mechanical/electrical engineering qualification

Job description

Field Service Engineer - Vehicle Wash Equipment
Location: Central Belt Scotland, Falkirk area (covering up to a 50-mile radius)
Salary: £32,500 rising to £36,500 after probation + performance bonus + van + overtime + benefits
Hours: 45 hours per week (Mon-Fri) + 1 in 4 weekends (premium rates apply)

The Role

We're looking for a skilled and motivated Field Service Engineer to join our service team, maintaining and repairing vehicle wash equipment across the Central Belt of Scotland region (within a 50-mile radius of Falkirk). You'll be the technical expert customers rely on to keep their equipment performing at its best. This is a hands‑on, field‑based role where you'll diagnose faults, carry out repairs, complete installations, and deliver high‑quality service with minimal supervision.

What You'll Be Doing

• Carry out mechanical and electrical maintenance and repairs on a full range of vehicle wash systems.
• Attend breakdowns, diagnose faults, and deliver first‑time fixes wherever possible.
• Install and commission new equipment to company standards.
• Perform chemical top‑ups and complete all required service documentation.
• Communicate effectively with customers and internal support teams.
• Follow all company procedures and health & safety requirements.

What We're Looking For

• Full, valid UK driving licence.
• Strong mechanical and electrical skills, backed by hands‑on experience.
• Confident working independently and delivering high standards.
• Professional and customer‑focused approach — you're the face of the business on‑site.
• Comfortable using tablets and customer portals for job logging and updates.

Desirable

• Mechanical/electrical engineering qualification. SVQ etc.
• Experience working with vehicle wash or similar automated equipment.

What's In It For You

• Salary: £32,500 during probation, rising to £36,500 after successful completion.
• Weekend work: 1 in 4 weekends (premium rate included in salary).
• Overtime: Paid at 1.75x after core hours.
• Home‑to‑home pay.
• Performance bonus: Monthly individual bonus opportunities.
• Company van: For business and personal use (taxable benefit).
• Holidays: 22 days + bank holidays (rising to 25 days after 1 year).
• Health cash plan and employee discount portal.
• Pension scheme (statutory).

About You

You're a problem‑solver who enjoys being on the road, fixing things, and keeping customers happy. You take pride in doing a job right the first time and thrive in a role that gives you freedom, responsibility, and variety every day.

Ready to apply?

If you're an experienced engineer looking for a stable, rewarding role with solid pay, real autonomy, and great kit to work on — we'd like to hear from you. Apply now.