Service Engineer

Wärtsilä; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Wärtsilä is seeking an Engineer, Field Service to be based in Northern Ireland, reporting to the Fareham location. You will independently perform overhaul, repair and troubleshooting on Wärtsilä equipment, ensuring safety and timely service delivery with strong client interaction.

Travel up to 200 days per year, English fluency, and a strong engineering background are essential to meet the operational needs of UK and offshore projects.

Qualifications

• BSc degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years in field service with installation of mechanical, electric, and auxiliary equipment.
• Experience with Wärtsilä products is beneficial.
• Willingness to travel and work in the UK, abroad and offshore (up to 200 days/year).
• Very good English skills – spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Independently execute Field Service activities such as overhaul, repair and basic troubleshooting.
• Adhere to local work instructions for overhauling components.
• Ensure on-site activities comply with safety rules and health and safety obligations.
• Coordinate with On-Site Team Leader/Service Coordinator on progress and deadlines.
• Interact with customers on site, handle enquiries and technical queries.
• Promote available Wärtsilä products and solutions to customers.
• Submit timesheets and expense sheets weekly.
• Submit accurate service reports within 48 hours of returning from jobs.
• Support colleagues with ad-hoc duties as needed.

Skills

English proficiency

Wärtsilä product knowledge

Willingness to travel

Education

BSc in Engineering

Job description

Service Engineer

Wärtsilä is a world leader in marine technology and leading the industry's transformation towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. With the world’s widest portfolio and service network, we – Wärtsilians - deliver efficient, safe and sustainable integrated products and solutions to enhance the business of our customers. The opportunities presented through digitalisation and new technologies are offering a new era of shipping. We want to change the course towards an interconnected and cleaner maritime future and are constantly on the lookout for future-oriented talent to join our team and to work towards enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services - together.

Business Unit Parts and Field Service is a global organisation with harmonised ways of working and tools to deliver the best possible services for our customers. In our global team we value, respect, and embrace different opinions and diversity. Safety, environment, and wellbeing are our foundation, and we never compromise them.

We are looking for a Engineer, Field Service to be based in Northern Ireland, reporting to our Fareham location.

What you will do:

• Independently execute Field Service activities such as overhaul, repair and basic trouble shooting.
• Be aware of the local work instructions for overhauling components and ensure they are understood and adhered to.
• Ensure that all activities on-site are carried out in accordance with the site safety rules and in compliance with the Company’s Health and Safety obligations.
• Liaise closely with the On-Site Team Leader/Service Coordinator to provide progress status of the assigned work and ensure service deadlines are met.
• Liaise with customers on site handling enquiries and technical queries.
• Actively advise and promote available products and solutions to customers.
• Ensure that all timesheets (signed by customer) and expense sheets are submitted weekly.
• Submit accurate and high‑quality service work reports within 48 hours of returning home from assigned jobs.
• To adopt a pleasant, adaptable attitude when requested to assist Company staff with any “ad‑hoc” duties that may be required
• Carry out all tasks in such a way as to always ensure maximum (internal and external) satisfaction to the extent that this is within the employee’s control.
• In addition to the above duties and responsibilities, the post holder must be prepared to undertake such additional duties within their capabilities which may result from changing circumstances, but which may not of necessity, change the general character or level of responsibility of the post.

To be successful in this role, it would be great to have the following:

• BSc degree in Engineering and/or proven experience (3years minimum) in a field for service works with installation of mechanical, electric, and auxiliary equipment.
• Experience with work on Wärtsilä's products will be beneficial.
• Awareness and readiness to take up the tasks for mechanical and electrical troubleshooting both on engines, auxiliary systems, and our service products.
• Good understanding of technical instructions, drawings, schematic diagrams (e.g., pneumatic, electric systems).
• Readiness to travel and work in the UK, abroad as well as offshore (foreseen up to 200 days/year).
• Very good English skills – spoken and in written.

Why you and us?

• You are valued – as your true self. At Wärtsilä YOU matter. We value diversity and are committed to supporting an inclusive work community.
• Your growth is supported. We believe in continuous learning & teamwork. Wärtsilian community has your back when it comes to development opportunities – so you can develop beyond your potential.
• You get to make a difference. Innovation and sustainability are important for us. Every day, we - Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality.

Last application date: 09/11/2026

At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job‑relevant merits and abilities.

Please note that according to Wärtsilä policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country.

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