Field Service Engineer - Explosion Protection - Scotland

JR United Kingdom; Livingston; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Field Service Engineer to perform maintenance and technical support for pressure relief systems across Scotland and mainland Europe. This role involves traveling frequently, diagnosing technical issues, and building strong customer relationships. Ideal candidates will possess a Level 6 Higher Certificate in engineering and have strong technical aptitude along with effective communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in reading technical drawings, schematics, and manuals.
• Multi-skilled background in electrical and mechanical engineering.
• Willingness to travel frequently and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on explosion suppression systems.
• Provide remote and on-site technical support to customers.
• Travel to customer sites often at short notice for maintenance.

Skills

Technical Aptitude

Effective Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Level 6 Higher Certificate (or equivalent)

Qualification in a suitable engineering discipline

Tools

Windows

Gmail

Word

Excel

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Client:

Fike Corporation

Location:

livingston, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

9

Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Fike Corporation, a rapidly growing international manufacturer of pressure relief, explosion protection, fire suppression and detection equipment, has an opportunity for a Field Service Engineer position. Fike is a privately held business located in Blue Springs, MO with over 400 employees locally & over 1,200 employees worldwide.

Job Summary

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Electrical Field Service Engineer to

conduct preventative and reactive maintenance on Fike explosion suppression and

isolation systems at customer locations as required.

Home-based, ideally located in Edinburgh. Primarily covering the Scotland, the UK

and mainland Europe.

Primary Responsibilities

• A Home-based role but working on varied industrial sites, predominantly across Scotland, the UK and EU countries.
• To perform routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs on installed systems to ensure optimal functionality and reliability. Diagnose technical issues, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions.
• Provide remote and on-site technical support to customers, addressing inquiries, troubleshooting problems, and offering timely solutions. Collaborate with internal teams to resolve complex technical issues.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers by delivering exceptional service and acting as a reliable service engineer.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive records of service visits, technical issues, resolutions, and customer interactions.
• Travel to customer sites as required, often on short notice, to perform maintenance and repairs. Flexibility in travel schedule is essential.
• Adhere to the Fike SHEQ & regulatory regimes.

Job Qualifications:

• Personable character, able to integrate with a small dynamic, professional team.
• Run own diary and customer base, including travel and accommodation arrangements to suit.
• Willingness to travel frequently and work independently in various customer environments.
• Proficiency in reading technical drawings, schematics, and manuals.
• Strong technical aptitude with the ability to understand and troubleshoot complex technical systems.
• Ability to work emergency cover at short notice and be on an emergency call rota.
• Calm, diplomatic personality; sometimes there is pressure to get equipment working quickly.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Assist in other pan-European regions as required.
• Level 6 Higher Certificate (or equivalent)
• Qualification in a suitable engineering discipline.
• Proficient in using Windows, Gmail, Word, Excel.
• Multi-skilled background – electrical, mechanical,
• Controls & instrumentation.

Fike is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.