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Our client based in Ross-shire is a leader within the manufacturing and energy sector.
Currently looking for a proactive and skilled Service Engineer to join their team, delivering energy solutions to their clients across Scotland. In this field-based role, you'll play a key part in supporting and maintaining industrial biomass steam boiler systems, ensuring they operate at peak performance, efficiency, and reliability.
This is a mobile role requiring regular travel to client sites primarily in the Scottish Highlands and Islands with overnight stays as needed. You’ll be part of a collaborative team that values flexibility, initiative, and delivering exceptional service. While the core responsibilities are outlined below, a team-oriented mindset where everyone pitches in is required.
Key Responsibilities
* Conduct planned preventative and corrective maintenance on biomass boiler systems.
* Respond swiftly to equipment breakdowns to minimise downtime.
* Perform routine servicing, inspections, and fault diagnostics on mechanical and electrical plant, equipment, and instrumentation.
* Manage stock and parts inventory for maintenance activities.
* Accurately record maintenance tasks and schedules using the company’s CMMS.
* Complete clear and concise site visit reports.
* Provide feedback to client engineering teams on system performance and required follow-up actions.
* Induct and supervise specialist subcontractors, ensuring adherence to site procedures and standards.
* Maintain site compliance with contract KPIs and H&S/environmental regulations.
* Conduct risk assessments and write method statements for work activities.
* Ensure proper work authorisations are in place for all tasks, including third-party contracts.
* Uphold site safety standards and follow emergency response procedures as required.
* Support the development and delivery of training materials for internal and external use.
Essential Skills & Experience
* Multi-skilled Engineer with HND or equivalent qualification, or a completed time-served apprenticeship in mechanical or electrical engineering (electrical bias preferred).
* Minimum 2 years experience in an industrial engineering environment.
* Demonstrated experience in field service, maintenance, and technical support.
* Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills with a hands-on approach.
* Confident communicator, both written and verbal, with the ability to build positive relationships with customers and colleagues.
* Full UK driving licence.
* Comfortable with travel and occasional overnight stays as business needs dictate.
* Team-oriented with the ability to work independently when required.
Key Competencies
* Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
* Strong organisational and time-management skills.
* Proactive and adaptable, with a willingness to learn.
* Sound decision-making under pressure.
* Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
Desirable Experience
* Familiarity with biomass systems and steam boilers especially servicing, fault repair, and fuel/feed systems.
* Basic knowledge of PLC control systems.
* Experience using computerised maintenance management systems.
* Understanding of compliance and certification standards.
If you are interested in discussing this role in more detail please contact Lyndsey at Global Highland.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Civil Engineering
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