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Field Service Engineer Livingston

Central Employment Agency (North East) Limited
Posted 11 hours ago, valid for 12 days
Location

Livingston, West Lothian EH54 6PZ, Scotland

Salary

£37,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan

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  • The Field Service Engineer position is located in Scotland, specifically Grangemouth or Livingston, with travel required between sites.
  • The starting salary for this full-time role is £37,000 per year, with opportunities for overtime compensation.
  • Candidates should have experience in field servicing forklifts or plant equipment, along with a valid counterbalance licence.
  • The role involves servicing and repairing various types of equipment to ensure efficient operations across multiple sites.
  • Additional benefits include a company van, phone, laptop, pension scheme, and a health and wellbeing program.
Field Service Engineer

Location: Scotland – Grangemouth or Livingston (with travel between sites)Salary: Starting from £37,000 per year (+ Overtime).Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, with overtime and weekend availability

Central Employment are proudly representing a globally recognised manufacturing firm, based in Livingston (West Lothian), by recruiting a permanent Field Service Engineer to join their growing team.If you are an experienced Field Service Engineer, with a background in FLT and Plant equipment repair, apply now for an immediate response!About the Employer

A leading organization in the timber processing industry is seeking a skilled Field Service Engineer to join its team. With operations across multiple countries, including extensive facilities in the UK, this innovative and forward-thinking company specializes in sawmilling, engineered wood manufacturing, and pallet and packaging solutions. Their high-quality products serve the construction, agricultural, and manufacturing sectors, and their commitment to sustainability and growth makes them a leader in their field.

The Role: Field Service Engineer

The Field Service Engineer will ensure the efficient operation of forklift trucks, material handling equipment, trailers, and other plant vehicles across two sites, with potential for further site coverage as the role develops. The successful candidate will handle routine servicing, maintenance, and breakdown repairs, ensuring minimal downtime for operations.

Occasional overnight stays may be required due to the geographical location of sites. Overtime is paid at enhanced rates: 1.3x weekday, 1.5x Saturday.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Service, maintain, and repair counterbalance forklift trucks and other site equipment.
  • Maintain spare stock, company tools, and property in good condition.
  • Complete job reports and paperwork accurately and on time.
  • Order parts and consumables while tracking orders effectively.
  • Comply with all safety procedures and site regulations.
  • Represent the company positively and professionally at all times.

This list is not exhaustive; additional duties may be required to support the team and company objectives.

Requirements:

Essential:

  • Full, clean UK driving licence.
  • Experience in field servicing forklifts or plant equipment.
  • Competence with internal combustion engines.
  • Good electrical knowledge.
  • A practical understanding of health and safety protocols.
  • Valid counterbalance licence.
  • Right to work in the UK without sponsorship.

Desirable:

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
  • Welding experience (MIG, stick).
Benefits:
  • Competitive salary with overtime pay.
  • Company van and fuel card.
  • Company phone and laptop.
  • Death-in-service benefit (2x annual salary).
  • Pension scheme (after 3 months’ service).
  • Health and wellbeing programme.
  • On-site parking.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.