At a Glance
- Tasks: Service, maintain, and install aquaculture technology systems across various locations.
- Company: Join ScaleAQ, a global leader in aquaculture technology with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, paid travel, overtime, private healthcare, and career development.
- Other info: Flexible working options and opportunities for travel across beautiful Scotland and beyond.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team making a real impact in sustainable aquaculture.
- Qualifications: Mechanical or electrical engineering experience and strong problem-solving skills.
The predicted salary is between 33750 - 41250 £ per year.
- £35,000 – £40,000 + paid travel + overtime + benefits
- Based in Fort William (may consider hybrid/flexible working)
- Company vehicle | Aquaculture technology | Global company
- Join Scale AQ – Powering the Future of Aquaculture
Scale AQ is a global leader in aquaculture technology, delivering complete farming solutions to customers in over 40 countries.
With 900+ employees worldwide and strong UK operations, we are growing fast – and we want you to grow with us.
Our UK team supports fish farms across Scotland, the Islands, and Ireland, with bases in Fort William, Shetland, and the Western Isles.
We combine local knowledge with world- class engineering.
The Role – Field Service Engineer
This is a hands‑on, varied, and well‑paid engineering role where no two days are the same.
- Travel to customer sites to service, maintain, install and commission Scale AQ systems
- Diagnose and repair equipment including motors, gearboxes, drives, sensors, and PLC systems
- Carry out workshop repairs at our Fort William base
- Provide technical advice and support to customers
- Complete electronic job sheets, risk assessments, and reports
- Full product training provided
Who We are Looking For
- Aquaculture
- Marine or offshore
- Industrial maintenance
- Manufacturing, automation, or plant engineering
- You will have
- Mechanical and/or electrical engineering experience
- Knowledge of motors, gearboxes, drives, sensors, or PLCs
- Good IT and fault‑finding skills
- A full UK driving licence
- A flexible, problem‑solving mindset and strong communication skills
- Travel & On-Call
- Mainland Scotland
- Orkney
- Western Isles
- Ireland
Some short‑notice travel is required, and you will join a weekend on‑call rota (with extra pay).
- What You Get
- Overtime paid at time and a half
- Company vehicle (private use allowed)
- All travel time paid
- Overnight inconvenience allowance
- Private healthcare
- Life assurance
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Training & career development
- Flexible working considered
You must be eligible to work in the UK and hold a valid driving licence.
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Field Service Engineer in Fort William employer: West Highland Chamber
ScaleAQ is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and rewarding environment for Field Service Engineers in Fort William. With competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits including private healthcare and an enhanced pension scheme, and a strong commitment to employee growth through training and career development, we empower our team to thrive in the aquaculture technology sector. Join us and be part of a global leader that values local expertise and innovation, while enjoying the flexibility of hybrid working options.
