Field Service Engineer - Electrical

Merit Careers Limited; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm in East Kilbride is seeking an experienced Mobile Service Technician to perform maintenance and repairs on electric overhead cranes. This role requires a strong background in electrical engineering and customer interaction skills. Emphasis is placed on safety and physical fitness. The position offers a competitive salary, paid overtime, a company van, and extensive training to support career development.

Benefits

Company van

Paid overtime

Contributory pension

Life assurance scheme

Sales bonus scheme

Specialised training

Qualifications

• Must be apprenticed-trained or equivalent with electrical engineering disciplines.
• Experience with 415v ac 3-phase motor control circuits.
• Understanding of 110/48v relay and contactor circuits.
• Knowledge related to working at height risks.
• Preferred experience with overhead cranes and hoists.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on electric overhead cranes.
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions.
• Consult with customers on repair and safety issues.
• Generate sales leads during service calls.
• Complete appropriate documentation.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Troubleshooting

Interpersonal skills

Safety commitment

Physical fitness

Education

Apprentice-trained or equivalent

Job description

Mobile Service Technician

Industrial & Electrical Crane Industry

East Kilbride Permanent

£32,000 DOE

Great Salary, 39 hour weeks, Overtime, Van….

We are looking for experienced electrical engineers to join our existing field service team, who are involved in the repair, maintenance and service of our customers’ lifting equipment, service inspection contracts, refurbishment and modernisation projects, installation, testing and certification of overhead cranes and hoists.

We pay from the moment you leave your home in the morning, with regular overtime after the basic 39 hours and ample opportunity for overtime, plus call‑out payment.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• You will be responsible for performing preventative maintenance and repairs on electric overhead travelling cranes.
• Trouble‑shouting equipment malfunctions.
• Consulting with customers on repair and safety related issues.
• Generating sales leads during service calls.
• Completing appropriate documentation.

What we are looking for in you:

• You must be apprentice‑trained or equivalent and fully conversant with electrical engineering disciplines.
• Engineering experience: Electrical – 415v ac 3‑phase motor contactor control circuits (squirrel cage and wound rotor), understanding of 110/48v relay and contactor circuits, some frequency speed control device experience. Mechanical – medium to large drive couplings, brakes and reduction gearboxes.
• Knowledge of the above tasks and the associated risks when working at height.
• Experience with overhead cranes and hoists is preferred; full product training will be given.
• Willingness to work rostered day shift [pattern] 5 days out of 7 (39 hours over 5 days). Scheduled weekend working will attract enhanced premiums; working one weekend in every month.
• Good grasp of the English language (verbal and written).
• Strong interpersonal skills as there is extensive customer contact.
• Proven commitment to safety.
• You must be physically fit and able to work at heights.
• Willingness to work extra hours.
• Hold a current driving licence.

What we offer:

Committed to the personal development of all employees, we proudly confirm that these positions include a host of benefits. A company van with satellite navigation, corporate clothing and a mobile telephone are provided. An attractive remuneration/benefits package is offered including a good base salary (dependent upon skills and experience), paid overtime after the basic 39 hours, ample opportunity for overtime, call‑out payment, contributory pension, sales bonus scheme, life assurance scheme, specialised training on high‑quality products and provision of all equipment.