Service Engineer (Electrical Bias)

Adaptive Careers; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing engineering services company is seeking a field-based Service Engineer with a strong Electrical background. This role involves maintenance, installation, and commissioning of Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) systems and machinery. Candidates should have completed an Electrical Engineering apprenticeship, hold a minimum of 1 year experience, and possess an HNC in Electrical Engineering. The position includes benefits such as a fully expensed company van, PPE, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Fully expensed company van

All PPE, workwear, tools, and test equipment provided

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year post-apprenticeship experience in a service, installation, or maintenance environment.
• Completed a recognised Electrical Engineering apprenticeship.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) on electrically controlled machinery and LEV systems.
• Perform electrical fault-finding, diagnostics, and repairs on-site.
• Install, modify, and upgrade electrical systems, control panels, motors, drives, and associated components.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Installation of electrical systems

Maintenance of electrical controls

Education

HNC in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Service Engineer (Electrical Bias)

Location: Field-based - Central Belt of Scotland (with some UK-wide travel)

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

A growing engineering services company is seeking a field-based Service Engineer with a strong Electrical background to join its expanding team. Following recent contract wins and continued business growth, this role offers an excellent opportunity for an electrically biased engineer who enjoys hands‑on fault‑finding, installation, and commissioning work across a diverse range of client sites.

The role involves working within industrial and educational environments, carrying out service, maintenance, installation, and commissioning of Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) systems and a wide range of engineering workshop machinery, with a primary focus on electrical systems and controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) on electrically controlled machinery and LEV systems, ensuring compliance with current electrical and safety regulations.
• Perform electrical fault‑finding, diagnostics, and repairs on‑site, producing clear and accurate service reports.
• Install, modify, and upgrade electrical systems, control panels, motors, drives, and associated components on machinery and LEV installations.
• Commission new machinery and LEV systems, including electrical testing, functional checks, and handover documentation.
• Interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation to support installation and fault diagnosis.
• Liaise professionally with clients on‑site, providing technical advice and support where required.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Completed a recognised Electrical Engineering apprenticeship
• Minimum 1 year post‑apprenticeship experience in a service, installation, or maintenance environment
• HNC (or higher) in Electrical Engineering
• Full UK Driving Licence

Technical Experience (Desirable)

• Electrical systems on woodworking and metalworking machinery
• LEV systems including fan and filter units
• Variable Speed Drives (VSDs), soft starters, star/delta and DOL motor starters
• Single‑ and three‑phase motors, solenoids, and emergency control circuits
• Basic PLC systems, control relays, and interlocks
• Pressure switches, transducers, and safety control devices
• Supporting mechanical components such as fans, impellers, bearings, and drive systems

Additional (Desirable) Certifications

• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671)
• 18th Edition Inspection & Testing
• ECS / CSCS certification
• Experience with steel conduit bending, trunking, and cable tray installations

What's in It for You?

• Fully expensed company van, mobile phone, and tablet
• All PPE, workwear, tools, and test equipment provided
• Opportunities for career development and technical progression within a growing and supportive business
• Travel and accommodation fully arranged and paid when overnight stays are required (predominantly UK‑based, occasional Monday‑Friday travel)