Service engineer
Career outlook for service engineer
Average UK salary
£37,440
Currently employed in Scotland
6,500
"LMI for All" supplies our salary and employment status information. "Oxford Economics" supplies job forecasts and employment figures. Due to COVID-19 the jobs market is constantly changing. Some of the information may not reflect the current situation.
What's it like?
You would set up and fix office equipment so people can get their work done and run an organisation efficiently.
You’d install, maintain and repair equipment like:
- printers
- scanners
- photocopiers
- fax machines
You might also deal with computer equipment.
You would:
- install new or refurbished equipment
- carry out scheduled maintenance checks
- find and fix faults on site
- fit replacement equipment
- return faulty equipment to a repair centre
- log repairs and write up maintenance reports
People will rely on you to fix problems quickly. You’d need to be able to understand technical diagrams and manuals and be aware of health and safety issues.
You might also train office staff to use new equipment.
This job is often combined with technical sales when you would talk to clients about their business requirements. You’d advise them on upgrades or replacement systems and equipment.
Working conditions
Hours
Environment
Travel
UK employment status
Full-time
86%
Part-time
4%
Self employed
10%
Create a qualification route
We've found some examples of the qualifications that could help you get this job.
Discover my routeSearch course options
Thinking about your future? There are lots of courses available that could interest you. Use our course search to explore course options.
Find coursesSearch job opportunities
If you're looking for your new career our job search can help you. Discover interesting opportunities and decide your next steps.
Find a jobTop skills
Here are some of the skills needed for this job. Sign in to see how your skills match up.
- Cooperating
- Verbal communication
- Resourceful
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Developing a plan
- Taking initiative
Skills Explorer
Your skills can help you choose the career that's right for you. You can build your skills through work, study or activities you do in your spare time.
Our Skills Explorer tool will help you understand what skills you have and match them to jobs that might suit you.
Use the Skills Explorer toolGetting in
Entry requirements for courses can change. Always contact the college, university or training provider to check exactly what you'll need.
Qualifications
There are no formal qualifications required to enter this role but some employers may ask for qualifications at SCQF level 4/5.
Useful subjects
- maths (required by most employers)
- science subjects (required by most employers)
- English
- technologies subjects such as ICT or engineering science
You will also need
You may need to pass pre-entry colour vision test.
A driving licence may be required for some jobs.
Helpful to have
- qualifications and experience working with electronics, technical and PC repair
- work-based qualifications such as a Scottish Vocational Qualification in in electrical or electronics servicing (SVQ level 3)