Job Description
Mechanical Field Service Engineer
Dundee
£36,000 £40,000 + Overtime + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
We are recruiting for a Mechanical Field Service Engineer on behalf of a well-established engineering organisation operating within the water and waste treatment sector. The company designs, manufactures and services specialist stainless-steel equipment and delivers projects ranging from individual product supply through to medium-sized turnkey installations across the UK.
This is a field-based role, primarily covering sites across Scotland, with occasional travel to other areas of the UK. A company van is provided (shared with another technician).
The Role
This position requires an experienced Mechanical Fitter/Technician who is confident working from engineering drawings and has a background in site-based M&E, plant maintenance or metal fabrication environments.
Key resbonsibilities include:
- Attending customer sites to carry out inspections, mechanical servicing and fitting work
- Ensuring all site work is completed to a high professional standard
- Managing client relationships on site and acting as the company representative
- Producing detailed site reports following completion of work
- Liaising with the Regional Field Manager and internal teams to resolve technical or site issues
- Working closely with suppliers and subcontractors
- Participating in hands-on installation, maintenance and job preparation activities
- Core hours are 7:00am 3:30pm, although earlier starts are common and paid as overtime. Overtime is paid door-to-door.
Candidate Requirements
- Mechanical service or fitting background
- Experience within a medium to heavy industrial environment
- Mechanical engineering qualification
- Welding experience (TIG preferred)
- Completed apprenticeship or minimum NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline
- Minimum of four years relevant experience
- Previous field-based experience or a strong desire to move into a field role
- Strong interpersonal skills and confidence building relationships with clients and suppliers
- Full UK driving licence
- Located within 40 minutes of Dundee
Salary & Benefits
- Basic salary: £36,000 £40,000
- Overtime typically £5,000+ per annum
Overtime Rates:
Monday Friday 6:00am 7:00am: Time and a half
Monday Friday 7:00am 3:30pm: Flat rate
Monday Friday 3:30pm 7:00pm: Time and a half
Monday Friday 7:00pm 6:00am: Double time
Saturday 7:00am 2:00pm: Time and a half
Saturday 2:00pm 7:00am: Double time
Sunday: Double time all day
Additional Benefits:
- Company bonus scheme: 10% of company profit before tax shared amongst employees (pro rata in first year if starting on or before 1st June)
- Pension scheme: Employee 5% / Employer 3%, After 5 years: Employer increases to 5%, After 10 years: Employer increases to 10%
- 23 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays (increasing by 1 day per year up to 33 days + bank holidays)
- Private medical insurance (BUPA) after probation
- Death in service (3x annual salary)
- Sick bonus (£50 per quarter)
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 support)
- Ongoing training and development
If this role is of interest, please press apply or reach out to Ryan Guy on (url removed) or (phone number removed).
