Senior Technical Engineer
- Edinburgh
- £45,000-50,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Cumbria (Hybrid)
Permanent | Up to £50,000 + bonus, healthcare and other excellent benefitsAre you an engineer with hands-on experience maintaining and inspecting complex equipment? Looking for a role that combines technical depth with real-world impact?We’re working with a specialist technical services provider to recruit a Senior Engineer to lead on rig, asset, and equipment maintenance across a range of field-based operations.This is a unique opportunity to apply your mechanical or electrical engineering skills to cutting-edge survey and inspection work in critical national infrastructure.What you’ll be doing:Lead the inspection, servicing, and management of high-value field equipment, including custom rigs and mobile assetsEnsure equipment reliability and compliance through planned maintenance and health & safety proceduresSupport the development and implementation of best practices for asset integrity and field safetyProvide hands-on technical support and oversight during field operations, ensuring smooth deployment of equipmentCollaborate with engineering, operations, and data teams to drive performance and innovationWhat we’re looking for:Strong background in mechanical or electrical engineering – think engines, vehicles, drones, or field systemsExperience in inspection, maintenance, and servicing of mechanical assets or complex equipmentGood working knowledge of health and safety regulations and safe systems of workAble to take ownership of equipment strategy while also rolling up your sleeves when neededA full driving licence and willingness to support field work as requiredThis hybrid role is based in Cumbria, with flexible working and regular site involvement. Ideal for someone from a military, utilities, inspection, or asset maintenance background looking to step into a varied and impactful engineering role.Bright Purple is an equal opportunities employer. We are proud to work with clients who share our values of diversity and inclusion in the tech industry.