Marc Payton

Time-served Mechanical Engineer with extensive experience in maintenance, fault finding, repair, and installation of commercial catering equipment. Possesses strong electrical and gas engineering knowledge, with a proven ability to diagnose and resolve complex mechanical and electrical faults in fast-paced environments. Skilled in preventative maintenance, breakdown response, and customer-facing service roles.

Additional previous experience includes welding, hydraulics, and pneumatics gained throughout a varied engineering career. A reliable and safety-conscious engineer with a practical approach to problem-solving and a commitment to maintaining high operational standards.

Commercial Gas & Electrical Field Service Engineer at Scobie McIntosh (Scomac) (2008-01 – 2024-12)

• Serviced, maintained and repaired commercial catering and warewash equipment.
• Diagnosed and rectified mechanical, electrical, gas and plumbing faults.
• Carried out planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown repairs.
• Worked on pumps, motors, heating systems, control circuits, valves and associated equipment.
• Used technical drawings, wiring diagrams and manufacturers' documentation to identify faults and complete repairs.
• Ensured compliance with gas safety regulations, electrical standards and company procedures.
• Managed workload independently across multiple customer sites while maintaining high standards of customer service.

Commercial Gas & Electrical Field Service Engineer at ICM (Instant Catering Maintenance) (2000-01 – 2007-12)

• Serviced, maintained and repaired commercial catering and warewash equipment.
• Diagnosed and rectified mechanical, electrical, gas and plumbing faults.
• Carried out planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown repairs.
• Worked on pumps, motors, heating systems, control circuits, valves and associated equipment.
• Used technical drawings and manufacturers' documentation to identify faults and complete repairs.
• Ensured compliance with gas safety regulations, electrical standards and company procedures.
• Managed workload independently across multiple customer sites while maintaining high standards of customer service.

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer at Balmoral Webco (1999-01 – 2000-12)

• Assisted with maintenance and repair of equipment and machinery used in subsea pipe coating operations.
• Carried out preventative maintenance and breakdown repairs on manufacturing equipment.
• Supported production operations by ensuring plant reliability and minimising downtime.

TIG Welder at Labtech Portlethen (1999-01 – 1999-12)

• Performed stainless steel TIG welding and fabrication work.
• Worked from engineering drawings and specifications.
• Assisted in the manufacture of stainless steel wireline cabins.

Maintenance Engineer (Apprenticeship Completed) at Company Name (1994-01 – 1999-12)

• Completed a four-year Mechanical Maintenance Engineering apprenticeship within a meat processing environment.
• Carried out planned and reactive maintenance on production machinery and plant equipment.
• Diagnosed mechanical and electrical faults to minimise downtime.
• Worked on conveyors, pumps, motors, gearboxes, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Assisted with installation, repair and modification of plant equipment.

Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship Training in Mechanical Engineering – Industrial Training Centre Aberdeen (ITCA)

Secondary Education – Inverurie Academy (1994-12)