Field Service Engineer

West Highland Chamber; Fort William; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Enhanced pension scheme

Flexible working

Job summary

West Highland Chamber is seeking a Field Service Engineer based in Fort William. This hands-on engineering role involves traveling to customer sites to service, maintain, install, and commission aquaculture systems. Candidates should have experience in mechanical or electrical engineering and strong problem-solving skills.

The position offers a competitive salary between £35,000 and £40,000 plus overtime, company vehicle, and benefits including private healthcare and training opportunities. Flexible working options are considered.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical and/or electrical engineering.
• Good IT and fault-finding skills.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, install and commission ScaleAQ systems.
• Diagnose and repair equipment including motors and PLC systems.
• Provide technical support to customers.

Skills

Mechanical engineering experience

Electrical engineering experience

Knowledge of motors

Knowledge of gearboxes

PLC knowledge

Job description

£35,000 – £40,000 + paid travel + overtime + benefits

Based in Fort William (may consider hybrid/flexible working)

Company vehicle | Aquaculture technology | Global company

Join ScaleAQ – Powering the Future of Aquaculture

ScaleAQ is a global leader in aquaculture technology, delivering complete farming solutions to customers in over 40 countries. With 900+ employees worldwide and strong UK operations, we are growing fast – and we want you to grow with us. Our UK team supports fish farms across Scotland, the Islands, and Ireland, with bases in Fort William, Shetland, and the Western Isles. We combine local knowledge with world- class engineering.

The Role – Field Service Engineer

This is a hands‑on, varied, and well‑paid engineering role where no two days are the same.

• Travel to customer sites to service, maintain, install and commission ScaleAQ systems
• Diagnose and repair equipment including motors, gearboxes, drives, sensors, and PLC systems
• Carry out workshop repairs at our Fort William base
• Provide technical advice and support to customers
• Complete electronic job sheets, risk assessments, and reports
• Full product training provided

Who We are Looking For

• Aquaculture
• Marine or offshore
• Industrial maintenance
• Manufacturing, automation, or plant engineering

You will have

• Mechanical and/or electrical engineering experience
• Knowledge of motors, gearboxes, drives, sensors, or PLCs
• Good IT and fault‑finding skills
• A full UK driving licence
• A flexible, problem‑solving mindset and strong communication skills

Travel & On-Call

• Mainland Scotland
• Orkney
• Western Isles
• Ireland

Some short‑notice travel is required, and you will join a weekend on‑call rota (with extra pay).

What You Get

• £35k–£40k salary
• Overtime paid at time and a half
• Company vehicle (private use allowed)
• All travel time paid
• Overnight inconvenience allowance
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Training & career development
• Flexible working considered

You must be eligible to work in the UK and hold a valid driving licence.