Trainee Field Service Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of entertainment and gaming solutions in Scotland is seeking a Trainee Field Service Engineer. This role offers comprehensive training and support, with responsibilities including the repair and servicing of equipment across various venues. The position provides a competitive starting salary, overtime opportunities, and a range of benefits, making it an excellent opportunity for those eager to learn and grow in the field.

Benefits

Pension and Death in Service benefits

Tool allowance

Company vehicle

Mobile phone

Uniform

28 days holiday (including public holidays)

Qualifications

• Experience with electrical or electronic equipment is a bonus, but not required.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Repair and servicing of gaming, entertainment, and barware equipment at customer sites throughout Scotland.
• Working as part of an established 14-person Field Service Team.

Skills

Strong communication

Customer-facing skills

Education

Qualifications in Electrical, Electronic, or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Sims automatics is a well-established, family-owned business that has been trading for more than 50 years. The company has grown, through time, to become Scotland’s leading provider of entertainment, gaming, and barware solutions across the hospitality sector, including pubs, clubs and a host of entertainment venues.

Sims Automatics is offering an exciting opportunity to join our experienced Field Service Team as a Trainee Field Service Engineer.

Whether you're just starting out or ready for a new challenge, we’ll provide all the training and support you need to succeed.

Requirements

• Strong communication and customer-facing skills
• A full UK driving licence is essential
• Ideally residing in one of these postcode areas: DD, EH, FK, G, KA, KY, ML, PA
• Experience with electrical or electronic equipment is a bonus, but not required
• Qualifications in Electrical, Electronic, or Mechanical Engineering would be advantageous

About the Role:

Working as part of our established 14-person Field Service Team, you'll be responsible for the repair and servicing of gaming, entertainment, and barware equipment at customer sites throughout Scotland.

• Average 40 hours per week over an 8-week cycle
• Includes alternative weekend shifts
• Based from our Glasgow or Dunfermline depots
• Company vehicle, tools, uniform, and full training provided

Benefits

• Starting salary of £28,500, rising to £31,000
• Overtime opportunities and discretionary bonus scheme
• Pension and Death in Service benefits
• Tool allowance, company vehicle, mobile phone, and uniform
• 28 days holiday (including public holidays)

If you’re eager to learn, good with people, and ready to roll up your sleeves - we’d love to hear from you.

Send your CV and covering letter for consideration if you believe you will add value to our existing team and are seeking a company where progression is a core value.