Field Service Engineer vacancy in Aberdeen (281jc)

December 2, 2025
£31000 - £31000
Urgent

Job Description

Field Service Engineer (281jc) – Aberdeen

£31-38k (DOE) + Benefits

Are you a former military technician, mechanic, or engineer looking for a role that values your discipline, problem solving skills, and ability to work independently? A global leader in forklift trucks and warehouse equipment is looking for Field Service Engineers to join their team in Aberdeen, IV1 – IV3 region – and they’re particularly keen to recruit from armed forces veterans.

This is a role where your military engineering background is genuinely recognised. If you’ve worked with vehicle platforms, plant equipment, armoury, REME workshops, Royal Engineers kit, MT sections, or similar – your experience is highly transferable.

The Role

You’ll work across a wide range of material handling equipment – from pallet trucks to VNA trucks and automated systems. Your day to day will include:

  • Diagnosing and repairing faults
  • Performing preventative maintenance
  • Servicing forklifts and other lifting equipment on customer sites
  • Carrying out safety checks (oil, fuel, hoses, steering, brakes, electrics)
  • Providing clear, confident customer communication
  • Upholding the company’s reputation as a professional and reliable engineer

This role suits someone who enjoys variety, autonomy, and problem solving – very much like life on the ground in technical roles within the forces.

What They’re Looking For

  • Strong mechanical engineering background (military experience highly regarded)
  • Confident working independently or as part of a team
  • Good communication and time management skills
  • Experience with plant, vehicles, mechanical systems, powered access equipment, agricultural machinery or forklifts is a bonus
  • Full UK driving licence

What You’ll Receive

  • £31-38k salary depending on experience
  • Choice of 40 hour or 45 hour week (Monday-Friday)
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • 6% employer pension contribution
  • Company vehicle, uniform, tools & equipment provided
  • 6 week world class induction programme
  • Continuous professional development, specialist product training
  • Fully funded Forklift Driver Licence

This is a stable, well structured engineering role with long term career development – ideal for veterans seeking a rewarding civilian pathway in a company that values technical skill, reliability and professionalism.

For more information, please contact Jean Claude Hedouin at Ex Mil Recruitment Ltd on , or or via the website .

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