Field Service Technician Skilled Worker
Workshop Recruitment is seeking a skilled Field Service Technician based in the Edinburgh area to carry out work on fire curtain systems, full training will be provided. The role involves attending sites such as commercial, shopping centres, car parks, 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, must live in the Edinburgh area, must have a full UK driving license.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Carrying out routine/planned scheduled maintenance work
Working in pairs with the leading engineer
Responding to breakdown and equipment faults
Diagnosing breakdown problems and carry out first time fix
Fitting new parts and making sure equipment is working correctly prior to signing off
Liaising with client departments, customers and other engineering and production colleagues
Dealing with emergencies, unplanned problems and repairs
Ensure van stock is controlled
To complete timesheets/expenses on a regular basis and submit on time
To ensure PPE is adequate for the H&S purpose and arrange for new kit to be ordered when required
Perform with an understanding of business requirements and support all continuous improvement activities
Respond to customer enquiries in a professional manner
Using the correct processes to record your work
Ensure report forms are completed accurately
Essential requirements
Knowledge of electrical and/or mechanical systems
Must have a full UK clean driving license
Knowledge of Microsoft Office software
Good customer service & communication skills
Able to work under pressure
Reliable
Able to work nights and weekends
Be able to pass a DBS Check
Have the ability to work on your own, and with a team
Live in the Edinburgh area
Beneficial
Newly qualified electricians looking for experience will be an advantage
Fire curtain experience
Experience assisting other trades
Experience working with fire curtains, smoke curtains, metal shutters or other similar technologies
Experience working at heights
Experience in a mechanical background
CSCS/IPAF/PASMA certification – Training is provided if successful
Benefits
Transport supplied
Fuel card once you are issued your own van
Lunch and drink allowance
Permanent Vacancy
Career progression