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Service Engineer (Field based)
Job Posted: 13 days ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Highland, Inverness
Expire in: 15 days
Job Description
Our client based in Ross-shire is a leader within the manufacturing and energy sector.
Currently looking for a proactive and skilled Service Engineer to join their team, delivering energy solutions to their clients across Scotland. In this field-based role, you'll play a key part in supporting and maintaining industrial biomass steam boiler systems, ensuring they operate at peak performance, efficiency, and reliability.
This is a mobile role requiring regular travel to client sites—primarily in the Scottish Highlands and Islands—with overnight stays as needed. You’ll be part of a collaborative team that values flexibility, initiative, and delivering exceptional service. While the core responsibilities are outlined below, a team-oriented mindset where everyone pitches in is required .
Key Responsibilities
* Conduct planned preventative and corrective maintenance on biomass boiler systems
* Respond swiftly to equipment breakdowns to minimise downtime
* Perform routine servicing, inspections, and fault diagnostics on mechanical and electrical plant, equipment, and instrumentation
* Manage stock and parts inventory for maintenance activities
* Accurately record maintenance tasks and schedules using the company’s CMMS
* Complete clear and concise site visit reports
* Provide feedback to client engineering teams on system performance and required follow-up actions
* Induct and supervise specialist subcontractors, ensuring adherence to site procedures and standards
* Maintain site compliance with contract KPIs and H&S/environmental regulations
* Conduct risk assessments and write method statements for work activities
* Ensure proper work authorisations are in place for all tasks, including third-party contracts
* Uphold site safety standards and follow emergency response procedures as required
* Support the development and delivery of training materials for internal and external use
Essential Skills & Experience
* Multi-skilled Engineer with HND or equivalent qualification, or a completed time-served apprenticeship in mechanical or electrical engineering (electrical bias preferred)
* Minimum 2 years’ experience in an industrial engineering environment
* Demonstrated experience in field service, maintenance, and technical support
* Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills with a hands-on approach
* Confident communicator, both written and verbal, with the ability to build positive relationships with customers and colleagues
* Full UK driving licence
* Comfortable with travel and occasional overnight stays as business needs dictate
* Team-oriented with the ability to work independently when required
Key Competencies
* Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues
* Strong organisational and time-management skills
* Proactive and adaptable, with a willingness to learn
* Sound decision-making under pressure
* Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Desirable Experience
* Familiarity with biomass systems and steam boilers—especially servicing, fault repair, and fuel/feed systems
* Basic knowledge of PLC control systems
* Experience using computerised maintenance management systems
* Understanding of compliance and certification standards
If you are interested in discussing this role in more detail please contact Lyndsey at Global HighlandBefore You Apply
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