Service Engineer; Electrical Bias

Position: Service Engineer (Electrical Bias) (Permanent)
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

* Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) on electrically controlled machinery and LEV systems, ensuring compliance with current electrical and safety regulations.

* Perform electrical fault-finding, diagnostics, and repairs on-site, producing clear and accurate service reports.

* Install, modify, and upgrade electrical systems, control panels, motors, drives, and associated components on machinery and LEV installations.

* Commission new machinery and LEV systems, including electrical testing, functional checks, and handover documentation.

* Interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation to support installation and fault diagnosis.

* Liaise professionally with clients on-site, providing technical advice and support where required.

Required Experience & Qualifications

* Completed a recognised Electrical Engineering apprenticeship

* Minimum 1 year post-apprenticeship experience in a service, installation, or maintenance environment

* HNC (or higher) in Electrical Engineering

* Full UK Driving Licence

Technical Experience (Desirable)

* Electrical systems on woodworking and metalworking machinery

* LEV systems including fan and filter units

* Variable Speed Drives (VSDs), soft starters, star/delta and DOL motor starters

* Single- and three-phase motors, solenoids, and emergency control circuits

* Basic PLC systems, control relays, and interlocks

* Pressure switches, transducers, and safety control devices

* Supporting mechanical components such as fans, impellers, bearings, and drive systems

Additional (Desirable) Certifications

* 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671)

* 18th Edition Inspection & Testing

* ECS / CSCS certification

* Experience with steel conduit bending, trunking, and cable tray installations

What’s in It for You?

* Fully expensed company van, mobile phone, and tablet

* All PPE, workwear, tools, and test equipment provided

* Opportunities for career development and technical progression within a growing and supportive business

* Travel and accommodation fully arranged and paid when overnight stays are required (predominantly UK-based, occasional Monday–Friday travel)