Field Pump Technician: Travel & Flexible Hours

P&S Personnel Services Limited; Loddon; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

P+S Personnel are seeking a Pump Technician to join their team in Loddon on a full-time, permanent basis. You will mobilise, operate and monitor pumping equipment across UK projects, including international assignments, focusing on cargo transfers, tank cleaning, sludge transfer and dewatering.

The role combines field operations with office-side planning and reporting, with emphasis on safety and documentation. Regular UK travel and international work may be required.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge and experience of portable pumping equipment and pumping operations.
• Good understanding of pumps, hoses, manifolds and associated transfer equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot operational issues in the field.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and within project teams.
• Competent IT skills including Microsoft Office.
• Passport and Full UK driving licence.
• Regular travel throughout the UK.
• International travel may be required to support customer operations and projects.
• Experience working aboard vessels or at marine terminals (Desirable).
• Offshore certificates/tickets (BOSIET, FOET, MIST, Offshore Medical or equivalent) (Desirable).

Responsibilities

• Mobilise and demobilise portable pumping equipment for customer projects.
• Set up, operate and monitor pumps and associated equipment safely and efficiently.
• Carry out fluid transfer operations in accordance with project requirements and procedures.
• Monitor operating parameters including pressure, flow rates and equipment performance.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and implement solutions to minimise downtime.
• Conduct pre-use inspections and routine equipment checks.
• Ensure all pumping operations are carried out safely and in accordance with customer and company procedures.
• Liaise with clients, vessel personnel and site representatives during operations.
• Complete operational reports and project documentation.
• Prepare operational paperwork, job packs and risk assessments.
• Assist with planning and coordinating pumping operations.
• Produce post-job reports and customer documentation.
• Support equipment scheduling and mobilisation planning.
• Liaise with customers regarding operational requirements.
• Participate in operational reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Pumping equipment

Troubleshooting

Communication

Teamwork

Driving licence

IT skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

P+S Personnel are seeking a Pump Technician to join their team in Loddon on a full-time, permanent basis. You will mobilise, operate and monitor pumping equipment across UK projects, including international assignments, focusing on cargo transfers, tank cleaning, sludge transfer and dewatering.

The role combines field operations with office-side planning and reporting, with emphasis on safety and documentation. Regular UK travel and international work may be required.