Company 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. Youll 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 (MonFri, up to 5 days).
- All travel and accommodation covered.
- Fully expensed company van, mobile phone, tablet.
- All PPE, workwear, test equipment, and tools provided.
Contact Detail:
Adaptive Search Ltd Recruiting Team