Field Service Engineer vacancy in Aberdeen (281jc)

Ex-Mill Recruitment Ltd; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in material-handling equipment is seeking a Field Service Engineer to join their team in Aberdeen. This position is ideal for individuals with a mechanical engineering background, particularly former military technicians, offering a salary of £31–38k plus benefits. Responsibilities include diagnosing and repairing faults, servicing equipment, and ensuring customer satisfaction with clear communication. With a structured induction program, this role supports long-term career growth in a professional environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

6% employer pension contribution

Company vehicle, uniform, tools & equipment provided

Continuous professional development

Qualifications

• Experience with plant, vehicles, mechanical systems, powered access equipment, agricultural machinery or forklifts is a bonus.
• Full UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing and repairing faults.
• Performing preventative maintenance.
• Servicing forklifts and other lifting equipment on customer sites.
• Carrying out safety checks (oil, fuel, hoses, steering, brakes, electrics).
• Providing clear, confident customer communication.
• Upholding the company’s reputation as a professional and reliable engineer.

Skills

Mechanical engineering background

Time-management skills

Confident working independently

Good communication skills

Job description

Field Service Engineer (281jc) – Aberdeen

£31–38k (DOE) + Benefits

Are you a former military technician, mechanic, or engineer looking for a role that values your discipline, problem‑solving skills, and ability to work independently? A global leader in forklift trucks and warehouse equipment is looking for Field Service Engineers to join their team in Aberdeen, IV1 – IV3 region – and they’re particularly keen to recruit from armed forces veterans.

This is a role where your military engineering background is genuinely recognised. If you’ve worked with vehicle platforms, plant equipment, armoury, REME workshops, Royal Engineers kit, MT sections, or similar – your experience is highly transferable.

The Role

You’ll work across a wide range of material‑handling equipment – from pallet trucks to VNA trucks and automated systems. Your day‑to‑day will include:

• Diagnosing and repairing faults
• Performing preventative maintenance
• Servicing forklifts and other lifting equipment on customer sites
• Carrying out safety checks (oil, fuel, hoses, steering, brakes, electrics)
• Providing clear, confident customer communication
• Upholding the company’s reputation as a professional and reliable engineer

This role suits someone who enjoys variety, autonomy, and problem‑solving – very much like life on the ground in technical roles within the forces.

What They’re Looking For

• Strong mechanical engineering background (military experience highly regarded)
• Confident working independently or as part of a team
• Good communication and time‑management skills
• Experience with plant, vehicles, mechanical systems, powered access equipment, agricultural machinery or forklifts is a bonus
• Full UK driving licence

What You’ll Receive

• £31–38k salary depending on experience
• Choice of 40‑hour or 45‑hour week (Monday–Friday)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• 6% employer pension contribution
• Company vehicle, uniform, tools & equipment provided
• 6‑week world‑class induction programme
• Continuous professional development, specialist product training
• Fully funded Forklift Driver Licence

This is a stable, well‑structured engineering role with long‑term career development – ideal for veterans seeking a rewarding civilian pathway in a company that values technical skill, reliability and professionalism.

For more information, please contact Jean‑Claude Hedouin at Ex‑Mil Recruitment Ltd on 0333 202 6500, or [e-mail] or via the website www.ex-mil.co.uk.