Field Service Engineer - Scotland

CBS Butler; Scotland; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Field Service Engineer to maintain and repair patient moving and handling equipment across Aberdeenshire and Scotland. In this full-time, permanent role, you will enjoy a competitive salary of £34,350 plus bonuses, extensive training, and a supportive environment that values practical skills and teamwork.

Benefits

31 days' holiday including bank holidays

Paid door-to-door travel

Company pension scheme

Fully equipped company van and tools

Qualifications

• Experience in a field service role or similar hands-on engineering position.
• Strong communication and customer service approach.
• Full UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance and diagnosing faults.
• Installing and repairing mobility and patient-handling equipment.
• Conducting site surveys and ensuring adherence to Health & Safety standards.

Skills

Fault-finding

Problem-solving

Communication

Customer service

Education

Mechanical, electrical or electro-mechanical engineering background

Job description

Field Service Engineer - Aberdeenshire & Surrounding Areas
Salary: GBP34,350 + Bonus Scheme after Probation
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) or a field service professional 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, 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 GBP34,350
• 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: GBP50 taxable + GBP30 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.