Assembly & Field Service Technician

Airport Placements; Dumbarton; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering solutions provider in Dumbarton is seeking an Assembly / Field Service Technician for a hybrid role (70% workshop, 30% field). Candidates should have a recognized mechanical apprenticeship and hands-on experience in manufacturing or maintenance engineering. This permanent, full-time position offers a competitive salary, benefits including 27 days annual leave, and opportunities for ongoing training. The role also requires a full UK driving license and the willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Benefits

27 days annual leave + 8 public holidays

Company pension

Paid shift allowance for field work

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Recognised mechanical apprenticeship or relevant technical qualification.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings and mechanical assembly.
• Hands-on experience in manufacturing, field service or maintenance engineering.

Responsibilities

• Assemble gearboxes and mechanical sub-assemblies to precise specifications.
• Perform mechanical servicing, inspections, maintenance and overhauls at customer sites.
• Represent the business professionally on-site, ensuring work meets safety, quality and performance requirements.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Engineering drawing interpretation

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Mechanical servicing

Education

Recognised mechanical apprenticeship

Relevant technical qualification

Job description

Assembly / Field Service Technician

Job Reference: DPFT1

Engineering Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire £50000 per annum Permanent

Assembly & Field Service Technician - Hybrid Role

Dumbarton | UK & International Travel | Engineering & Industrial Services

Are you a hands-on mechanical technician who enjoys variety, problem-solving, and seeing your work in the field? We are recruiting on behalf of a highly respected engineering solutions provider at the forefront of industrial cleaning technologies. Their specialist mechanical systems support critical infrastructure across power generation, oil & gas, and waste management sectors.

This permanent, full-time role offers a true hybrid of workshop and field work: approximately 70% based in the Dumbarton workshop and 30% on customer sites across the UK, with occasional overseas travel.

Type & Hours

Permanent | Full-Time | 70% Workshop / 30% Field-Based
Total: 37 hours per week
* Monday & Wednesday: 07:45 - 16:30
* Tuesday & Thursday: 07:45 - 16:00
* Friday: 07:45 - 12:45

Package

* Competitive salary plus paid shift allowance when working in field locations
* Optional overtime available

(Full details available on enquiry)

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble gearboxes and mechanical sub-assemblies to precise specifications
• Complete final assembly and in-house testing of sootblower systems
• Perform mechanical servicing, inspections, maintenance and overhauls at customer sites (UK and occasional international)
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and follow standard operating procedures
• Work to strict health & safety standards, including Safe Systems of Work and lock-out/tag-out
• Maintain tools, equipment and documentation to professional standards
• Represent the business professionally on-site, ensuring work meets safety, quality and performance requirements

Qualifications

• Recognised mechanical apprenticeship or relevant technical qualification
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings and mechanical assembly
• Hands-on experience in manufacturing, field service or maintenance engineering
• Proactive, methodical problem-solver and strong team player
• Full UK driving licence and valid passport (essential)
• Willingness to work overtime and occasional weekends when required

Benefits

• 27 days annual leave + 8 public holidays
• Company pension (salary sacrifice):
  - Employee contribution: minimum 6%
  - Employer contribution: up to 6%
• Paid shift allowance for field work
• Ongoing training, development and a supportive, safety-conscious team environment

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking company where no two days are the same.

Contact us

• Email: [e-mail]
• Call: 01233 722 401