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Gilbert Gilkes & Gordon Ltd

Field Service Engineer

Gilkes has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Hydro Field Service Engineer (Fort William) to join our well-established engineering organisation, based in Fort William, Scotland.

As part of a busy service team and reporting to the Field Service Supervisor, you will play a key role in providing front line customer support.

The Service Engineer plays a key role in maintaining customer assets to the highest levels The role has the following key elements:

  • Troubleshooting – ability to quickly & effectively analyse and solve problems under pressure
  • Emergency response – provide after-hours support (call-out) when required
  • Safety – follow all on-site rules and regulations

Responsibilities Include:

  • Performing troubleshooting, repair, maintenance and routine inspection of hydro-electric turbines and ancillary equipment
  • Providing emergency response, after-hours support when required
  • Liaising with other internal departments to ensure excellent levels of customer service
  • Generate service and technical reports and be capable of working within a ‘permit to work’ environment is required
  • Familiar with the following principals: Mechanical, Electrical, Hydraulic & Control Systems

For full details and to apply, please visit our careers page on the link provided.

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Field Service Engineer

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Sectors: Mechanical Engineering
Categories: Project Delivery, Site Engineers
Locations: Scotland
Apply by: 11 Mar 2026
Contract: Full Time
Gilkes has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Hydro Field Service Engineer (Fort William) to join our well-established engineering organisation, based in Fort William, Scotland.

As part of a busy service team and reporting to the Field Service Supervisor, you will play a key role in providing front line customer support.

The Service Engineer plays a key role in maintaining customer assets to the highest levels The role has the following key elements:

  • Troubleshooting – ability to quickly & effectively analyse and solve problems under pressure
  • Emergency response – provide after-hours support (call-out) when required
  • Safety – follow all on-site rules and regulations

Responsibilities Include:

  • Performing troubleshooting, repair, maintenance and routine inspection of hydro-electric turbines and ancillary equipment
  • Providing emergency response, after-hours support when required
  • Liaising with other internal departments to ensure excellent levels of customer service
  • Generate service and technical reports and be capable of working within a ‘permit to work’ environment is required
  • Familiar with the following principals: Mechanical, Electrical, Hydraulic & Control Systems

For full details and to apply, please visit our careers page on the link provided.