Field Service Technican - Mechanical

Instituto Politécnico de Tomar; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Field Service Engineer with a mechanical bias to join their dynamic Central Services Team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work across various industrial sectors in Scotland, including healthcare and pharmaceuticals. You'll be responsible for maintaining and installing mechanical systems while ensuring top-notch customer service. With a competitive salary, a fully equipped service van, and ongoing training, this position is ideal for those who thrive in a hands-on, customer-facing environment. Join a company that values professionalism and technical expertise, and make a significant impact in your field.

Benefits

Company Van

25 Days Holiday

Ongoing Training and Certification

Digital Tools Provided

Professional Workwear Provided

Qualifications

• Vocational qualification in Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Hands-on experience in maintenance and installation roles.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on mechanical systems.
• Support customers across healthcare and food manufacturing sectors.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Fault Diagnosis

Customer Service

Independent Work

Education

Vocational Qualification in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Digital Tools

Job description

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Job Title: Field Service Engineer (Mechanical Bias)

Location: Central Belt, Scotland - covering Glasgow, Edinburgh & Dundee

Salary: £42,000 per annum (DOE) + Company Van + On-Call Payments

Hours: 37.5 per week + On-Call (1 in 7 rotation, paid additionally)

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Overview

A leading engineering services provider is seeking a Field Service Engineer to join their growing Central Services Team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a mechanically-biased engineer to step into a customer-facing, technically diverse role across a range of industrial sectors. You'll be covering key sites across Scotland (Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee), with minimal overnight travel and a fully equipped service van.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on a variety of mechanical systems and installations.
• Diagnose and repair faults to ensure safe and efficient operation of installed equipment.
• Support customers across sectors including healthcare, pharmaceuticals, food manufacturing, and research.
• Install and commission bulk equipment at customer sites, working alongside in-house engineering and project teams.
• Participate in a 1-in-7 on-call rota, responding to emergency service calls (additional pay applies).
• Order and manage parts, tools, and materials required to complete maintenance and installation tasks.
• Supervise contractors or apprentices once trained and experienced.
• Engage in continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to team knowledge sharing.
• Represent the business as a customer-facing ambassador on site, upholding strong service standards.
  
  

About You

• Vocational qualification in Mechanical Engineering (or similar) preferred; Electrical or Instrumentation backgrounds also considered.
• Hands-on experience in maintenance, installation, or commissioning roles.
• Strong fault-finding ability across mechanical systems (some electrical experience advantageous).
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Comfortable working independently and managing your own schedule.
• Confident communicator with a proactive, customer-first approach.
• Ability to braze copper pipe would be highly desirable (not essential).
• Willing to take part in an on-call rota and occasional travel (rare overnight stays).
  
  

What's on Offer

• Competitive base salary of up to £42,000 (negotiable depending on experience).
• Fully equipped van provided - acts as a mobile workshop.
• Participation in a 1-in-7 on-call rota (paid at additional rates).
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Ongoing training and certification provided - full support from experienced engineering team.
• Digital tools and professional workwear provided.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge systems across a variety of industry sectors.
  
  

Interested?

If you're an experienced engineer looking for a hands-on, varied, and rewarding role in a company that values professionalism and technical expertise, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to start a conversation.

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