Field Service Engineer

Field Service Engineer - Aberdeenshire & Surrounding Areas
Salary: £34,350 + Bonus Scheme after Probation (total OTE around £38,000)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday (paid door-to-door)

Are you an experienced engineer looking for a rewarding and varied field-based role with real purpose?

We're hiring a Field Service Engineer to support clients across Aberdeenshire and the wider Scotland
, maintaining and repairing vital patient moving and handling equipment. Whether you're an ex-armed forces engineer (Army, Navy, RAF),
offshore engineer
, a maintenance engineer or repair engineer from any industry
, we welcome applications from individuals with strong hands-on engineering skills and a proactive, problem-solving mindset.

You’ll be joining a respected and well-established service team that plays a critical role in keeping essential healthcare and mobility equipment operating safely and reliably.

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and LOLER testing
• Diagnosing faults and attending equipment breakdowns
• Installing, repairing and commissioning a variety of mobility and patient-handling equipment, including hoists, baths, and beds
• Conducting site surveys and installation assessments
• Completing reports using a PDA and communicating effectively with clients
• Adhering to Health & Safety standards and engineering best practice
• Taking part in an on-call rota for emergency out-of-hours support (paid)

• Mechanical, electrical or electro‑mechanical engineering background
• Previous experience in a field service role or similar hands‑on engineering position
• We’re open to candidates from a wide range of industries – medical, mobility, facilities, lifting equipment, white goods, plant, industrial, oil & gas (O&G) etc.
• Engineering experience from the Armed Forces (REME, Royal Navy, Marine Engineers, RAF Technicians) – highly valued but not essential
• Strong fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent communication and customer service approach
• Full UK driving licence
• Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling
• Willingness to travel across Scotland and stay overnight as needed (all expenses covered)

• Basic salary of £34,350
• Bonus scheme after a successful 6‑month probation
• 31 days’ holiday (including bank holidays and Christmas shutdown)
• Paid door‑to‑door travel – you’re paid from the moment you leave home
• Overtime paid at time and a quarter
• Optional weekend overtime available
• Overnight allowance: £50 taxable + £30 tax‑free meal allowance
• Company‑arranged accommodation when staying away
• Company pension scheme
• Fully equipped company van, tools, uniform, and PDA provided

• A stable, hands‑on engineering role with real‑world impact
• Structured, well‑supported working environment
• Work that combines independence with teamwork
• Great for engineers from both military and civilian backgrounds
• Strong long‑term career prospects within a growing business

If you’re a practical, self‑motivated engineer with a background in field service or the armed forces, we’d love to hear from you. This is a brilliant opportunity to join a company that values your skills, supports your development, and rewards your efforts.

Click “APPLY NOW” to begin your application. Should you be suitable a CBSbutler representative will call you within 3 working days.

Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in the UK. Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available for this role.