Field Service Engineer - Gas Engines, Central Belt Scotland

About the role

Clarke Energy is recruiting a Field Service Engineer based in the Central Belt of Scotland, with occasional UK travel. The role keeps gas engines and associated plant equipment running reliably through expert maintenance, fault diagnosis and timely repairs, delivering scheduled servicing to minimise downtime and give customers cost-effective solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out planned maintenance to maximise equipment reliability and avoid unnecessary part replacements
• Respond to out-of-hours callouts, diagnose and resolve faults quickly
• Collect and dispatch oil samples according to agreed procedures, order parts correctly and return unused items
• Maintain accurate van stock and report shortages to the Area Manager
• Build strong customer relationships, communicate with the Area Manager, customers and subcontractors, and complete detailed service reports
• Keep tools and equipment clean and calibrated, and maintain a tidy site
• Support the Area Manager by mentoring apprentices and new team members
• Comply with all health, safety and environmental regulations

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years' experience as a service engineer
• NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or apprentice-trained engineer
• Gas Safe registered
• Full UK driving licence
• Willingness to travel across Scotland, work unsociable hours and stay away when required
• Desirable: previous experience with gas engines

Required skills

• Strong engineering background with knowledge of gas engines and related systems
• Electrical and mechanical expertise
• Confident IT skills for reporting and documentation
• Ability to coach and mentor others

What we offer

• Competitive hourly rate plus overtime at 1.5x basic rate
• Paid travel time (up to 30 minutes each way daily) and an on-call rota with call-out fee
• 25 days holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays, with the option to buy or sell up to 5 extra days
• 7% company pension contribution
• Company van provided
• Training programme on Jenbacher engines and systems at the Liverpool Training Centre