Field Service Technician - Skilled Worker

Workshop Recruitment is seeking a skilled Field Service Technician based in the Glasgow area to carry out work on fire curtain systems; full training will be provided. The role involves attending sites such as commercial premises, shopping centres, car parks, and airports to undertake emergency callouts, system upgrades, repairs, and installations, working as part of a team.

Candidates must be flexible and willing to work both day and night shifts, as well as travel and stay away from home when required. This is an essential requirement of the role, with opportunities for weekend overtime. The position offers excellent career progression, and applicants should have relevant experience within the construction or mechanical sectors. Candidates must live in the Glasgow area and hold a full UK driving licence.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Carrying out routine/planned scheduled maintenance work
• Working in pairs with the lead engineer
• Responding to breakdowns and equipment faults
• Diagnosing breakdown problems and carrying out first-time fixes
• Fitting new parts and ensuring equipment is working correctly prior to sign-off
• Liaising with client departments, customers, and other engineering and production colleagues
• Dealing with emergencies, unplanned problems, and repairs
• Ensuring van stock is controlled
• Completing timesheets/expenses regularly and submitting on time
• Ensuring PPE is adequate for H&S purposes and arranging replacement when required
• Supporting continuous improvement activities with an understanding of business requirements
• Responding to customer enquiries in a professional manner
• Using correct processes to record work
• Ensuring report forms are completed accurately

Essential Requirements:

• Knowledge of electrical and/or mechanical systems
• Full, clean UK driving licence
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software
• Good customer service and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Reliable
• Able to work nights and weekends
• Able to pass a DBS check
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Must live in the Glasgow area

Beneficial:

• Newly qualified electricians looking for experience
• Fire curtain experience
• Experience assisting other trades
• Experience with fire curtains, smoke curtains, metal shutters, or similar technologies
• Experience working at heights
• Mechanical background
• CSCS/IPAF/PASMA certification (training provided if successful)

Benefits:

• Company transport supplied
• Fuel card once issued with own van
• Lunch and drink allowance
• Permanent position
• Career progression