Field Engineer

Briggs Equipment Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of material handling solutions in Glasgow seeks a Field Engineer to join their engineering team. The role includes attending customer sites, assessing job scopes, and ensuring compliance with engineering standards. Candidates should have relevant technical qualifications and experience with machinery. A competitive salary starting at £36,934 with overtime opportunities, plus benefits such as a contributory pension scheme and profitshare bonuses are offered.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Profitshare bonus

Paycare and eyecare health scheme

High street discounts

Vehicle for private use

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a similar role is preferred.
• Candidates should have a strong technical background related to machinery.

Responsibilities

• Attend customer sites to assess job scope and ensure safe working practices.
• Communicate with customers to clarify expected work, timelines, and costs.
• Identify root causes of breakdowns and source parts cost-effectively.
• Ensure all work meets engineering standards and manufacturer specs.
• Inspect and test work for safety and performance before handover.

Skills

Good understanding of hydraulic principles

Good understanding of mechanical principles

Good understanding of electrical principles

Ability to work independently

Ability to manage workload

Education

Relevant technical qualification

Job description

Opportunity: Field Engineer

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £36,934+ Overtime available, door to door payments and optional call out

Company: Northern Forklifts

Hours Monday – Friday. 40 hours a week

Location: Glasgow and surrounding areas.

About Us: Briggs Equipment Group is a leading provider of material handling, powdered access, plant and specialist rental equipment offering new and used sales, short and long-term hire, engineering services, training and asset management.

Northern Forklifts, part of the Briggs Group, is recognised as one of Scotland’s leading providers of material handling solutions. By listening closely to our customers, we allow their needs to shape our approach. Through strong partnerships, we deliver innovative and cost‑effective solutions that improve efficiency and create lasting value.

We have a new opportunity for a Field Engineer to join our friendly and supportive engineering team. We welcome applications from candidates with backgrounds in forklift trucks, car, vehicle, plant machinery, agricultural equipment, HGVs, passenger vehicles, or similar machinery.

In the role you will be:

• Attending customer sites to assess job scope, agree on priorities, and ensure safe working practices.
• Communicating with the controller and customer to clarify expected work, timelines, and costs.
• Quickly identifying root causes of breakdowns and source parts cost-effectively, using technical support if needed.
• Ensuring all work meets engineering standards and manufacturer specifications.
• Inspecting and testing work throughout to confirm safety and performance before handover.
• Flagging any additional work required, especially if chargeable, to maximise revenue and keep the customer informed.
• Accurately complete job documentation and obtain all required customer approvals.
• Reporting safety issues or improvements as necessary.

What will help you to excel in this role:

• Relevant technical qualification
• Previous experience within a similar role
• Good understanding of hydraulic, mechanical and electrical principals
• The ability to work independently and under pressure
• The ability to manage and prioritise workload

What you can expect from us:

• A base salary up too £36,934 pa based on a 40-hour working week
• Overtime is payable at x1.5 Monday – Saturday and x2 on Sunday
• Vehicle is available for private use if desired (tax to be paid)
• Future development and career opportunities
• Contributory pension scheme with employer contributions up to 6%
• Profitshare bonus based on business performance
• Paycare and eyecare health scheme
• High street discounts

What’s next

If you are interested in joining The Briggs Group, then please click on the apply now button and a member of the team will be in touch.

Not sure if this is the right role for you? Please feel free to visit the careers page on our website and send us your CV speculatively for a member of the team to review.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to assist you in the interview process, then please contact a member of the Recruitment Team, and inform them prior to attending so we can ensure these are met.