Multi-Skilled Technician

Overview

We are seeking experienced Multiskilled Technicians to join our growing team, supporting a diverse range of clients across industrial and educational sectors. Our work includes installing, maintaining, and repairing Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) systems and engineering workshop machinery .

This is a field-based role, home-based within the Central Belt of Scotland, with occasional UK-wide travel. You’ll be part of a friendly, skilled, and supportive team that values quality workmanship, safety, and customer satisfaction.

Position Overview

We are looking for candidates who have completed a full Electrical or Mechanical Engineering apprenticeship and have at least 1 year of post-apprenticeship experience. You will work across both disciplines (training provided where needed), carrying out maintenance, repairs, installations, and commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) on a wide range of machinery and LEV systems to meet compliance standards.
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults on client equipment, producing detailed service reports.
• Install, modify, and upgrade machinery and LEV systems, including electrical wiring and mechanical assembly.
• Commission machinery and systems electrically and mechanically following installations.
• Work both independently and as part of a team on-site.

Equipment Experience

(Any combination will be considered)

• Workshop Machinery: Woodworking, metalworking, and other engineering machines.
• LEV Systems: Fan and filter units, ducting, and extraction systems.
• Electrical: Variable speed drives, soft starts, star/delta units, pressure switches, relays, PLC units, single & three-phase motors.
• Mechanical: Bearings, fans, impellers, pulleys, belts, drive shafts, gearboxes.

Requirements

• HNC or above in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Recognised engineering apprenticeship.
• Full UK driving licence.

Advantageous (but Not Essential)

• 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations (BS 7671).
• 18th Edition Inspection & Testing.
• CSCS / ECS Certification.
• IPAF Certification.
• Compressed air systems experience.
• Commercial gas certification.
• Steel conduit bending, cable tray, trunking installation.
• Basic electrical fault-finding for mechanical engineers / basic mechanical knowledge for electricians.

Location & Travel

• Home-based within Central Belt of Scotland.
• Travel to client sites with occasional overnight stays (Mon-Fri, up to 5 days).
• All travel and accommodation covered.
• Fully expensed company van, mobile phone, tablet.
• All PPE, workwear, test equipment, and tools provided.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Technology, Information and Internet

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