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
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Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) on electrically controlled machinery and LEV systems, ensuring compliance with current electrical and safety regulations.
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Perform electrical fault-finding, diagnostics, and repairs on-site, producing clear and accurate service reports.
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Install, modify, and upgrade electrical systems, control panels, motors, drives, and associated components on machinery and LEV installations.
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Commission new machinery and LEV systems, including electrical testing, functional checks, and handover documentation.
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Interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation to support installation and fault diagnosis.
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Liaise professionally with clients on-site, providing technical advice and support where required.
Required Experience & Qualifications
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Completed a recognised Electrical Engineering apprenticeship
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Minimum 1 year post-apprenticeship experience in a service, installation, or maintenance environment
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HNC (or higher) in Electrical Engineering
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Full UK Driving Licence
Technical Experience (Desirable)
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Electrical systems on woodworking and metalworking machinery
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LEV systems including fan and filter units
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Variable Speed Drives (VSDs), soft starters, star/delta and DOL motor starters
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Single- and three-phase motors, solenoids, and emergency control circuits
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Basic PLC systems, control relays, and interlocks
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Pressure switches, transducers, and safety control devices
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Supporting mechanical components such as fans, impellers, bearings, and drive systems
Additional (Desirable) Certifications
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18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671)
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18th Edition Inspection & Testing
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ECS / CSCS certification
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Experience with steel conduit bending, trunking, and cable tray installations
Whats in It for You?
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Fully expensed company van, mobile phone, and tablet
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All PPE, workwear, tools, and test equipment provided
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Opportunities for career development and technical progression within a growing and supportive business
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Travel and accommodation fully arranged and paid when overnight stays are required (predominantly UK-based, occasional Monday–Friday travel)
