The posting
Service Engineer (Electrical or Mechanical)
Location: Field-based Central Belt of Scotland (with some UK-wide travel)
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
About the Role
A growing engineering services company is seeking a field-based Service Engineer with an Electrical or Mechanical background to join its expanding team. Due to recent contract wins and ongoing business growth, this is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on engineer looking to work across a varied and rewarding client base.
Clients include industrial and educational sites requiring servicing and installation of Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) systems and a range of engineering workshop machinery.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) on a variety of equipment, including workshop machinery and LEV systems, ensuring all work meets current regulations.
- Investigate, diagnose and repair faults on-site, providing clear written reports of work carried out.
- Install, modify, and upgrade machinery and LEV systems (electrical and mechanical scope).
- Commission new machinery and systems to ensure full operational compliance post-installation.
Required Experience & Skills
- Completed a recognised Electrical Engineering apprenticeship
- Minimum of 1 year of post-apprenticeship experience in a relevant field
- HNC (or higher) in Electrical Engineering
- Full UK Driving Licence
Technical Experience with the Following Is Desirable:
- Woodworking & metalworking machinery
- LEV systems (fan/filter units)
- Variable speed drives, soft starters, star/delta & DOL starters
- PLCs, solenoids, single & three-phase motors
- Pressure transducers & switches, emergency control relays
- Bearings, fans, impellers
Additional (Desirable) Qualifications:
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671)
- 18th Edition Inspection & Testing
- ECS/CSCS certification
- Experience with steel conduit bending, trunking, and cable tray installations
Whats in It for You?
- Fully expensed company van, mobile phone, and tablet
- All PPE, workwear, test equipment, and tools provided
- Opportunities for development and growth in a supportive, expanding business
- Travel and accommodation arranged and paid for when overnight stays are required (mainly UK-based, occasional MondayFriday travel)



