Field Service Engineer

Kilmarnock
3 months ago
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Field Service Engineer

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Field Service Engineer

Field Service Engineer

Service Engineer

Location: Kilmarnock
Salary: Competitive + Company Vehicle + Overtime + Benefits
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

The Opportunity
A growing and established UK engineering service provider is seeking a Service Engineer to join their field-based team supporting a wide customer base across industrial, commercial, logistics, and manufacturing environments. This is a key role within the organisation, providing a mix of installation, maintenance, and responsive repair work on a broad range of industrial weighing systems.

This position would suit a hands-on engineer with strong electro-mechanical skills, a passion for problem-solving, and the ability to deliver an excellent customer experience while working independently in the field.

Role Responsibilities:

  • Completing planned preventative maintenance, calibration, and service schedules

  • Responding to emergency breakdowns and diagnosing faults on-site

  • Repairing weighing equipment and associated electro-mechanical components

  • Installing new equipment and supporting commissioning and customer handover

  • Providing professional customer support and technical guidance when required

  • Maintaining accurate service reports, job sheets, and compliance documentation

  • Managing vehicle stock effectively and ensuring parts and tools are kept to required standards

  • Working in line with all health, safety, and industry regulations

    Skills & Experience Required:

  • Experience working with industrial weighing systems or similar electro-mechanical equipment

  • Strong diagnostic and technical problem-solving skills

  • Previous field service, maintenance, or technical support experience

  • Confident working independently and managing workload

  • Good communication and customer-facing skills

  • Full UK driving licence is essential

    Desirable (but not essential):

  • Experience with calibration, industrial automation, process control, or instrumentation

  • Exposure to service environments within logistics, manufacturing, or industrial sites

    What’s On Offer:

  • Competitive salary based on experience

  • Fully equipped company vehicle

  • Overtime, call-out enhancements, and expenses

  • Full technical training and ongoing skill development

  • Supportive organisation with room for progression

  • Long-term role with job security in a stable market

    Why Join?
    This is a chance to become part of a respected engineering business that values its engineers, offers autonomy in the field, and provides the tools and support needed to deliver high-quality service. If you’re looking for a role where your skills will be recognised, developed, and rewarded, this could be the ideal next step in your career.

    How to Apply:
    Please apply with your CV for immediate and confidential consideration.

    Equal Opportunity Employer:

    Engineering @365 is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. Applications are welcome from all individuals regardless of background or experience

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