Field Service Fitter

Escape; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and upskilling provided

Overtime and on-call earning potential

Long-term stable operational role

Job summary

Escape is seeking a Field Mechanical Technician to join our operational team in Dumfries. This hands-on role involves supporting the maintenance and repair of industrial mechanical systems across multiple sites.

The ideal candidate will have strong practical mechanical ability, problem-solving skills, and a willingness to work in challenging field conditions. Responsibilities include diagnosing faults, performing maintenance, and ensuring safety in outdoor and operational environments.

We offer training, long-term stability, and opportunities to progress in your career.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on mechanical experience, preferably in a practical role.
• Experience working with various tools and industrial equipment.
• Ability to fault-find and solve problems effectively in the field.

Responsibilities

• Carry out installation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical systems on site.
• Diagnose faults and respond to breakdown activities.
• Perform planned preventative maintenance tasks.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Problem-solving skills

Experience with tools, plant, machinery

Ability to work in physically demanding environments

Safety conscious approach

Tools

Pumps

Hydraulics

Rotating equipment

Welding

Job description

We are recruiting for a Field Mechanical Technician to join a hands‑on operational team supporting the maintenance, repair and installation of industrial mechanical systems across multiple sites.

This is a practical, field‑based role working on pumps, rotating equipment and mechanical handling systems. You will be involved in fault finding, breakdown response, strip‑down/rebuild activities and planned maintenance work in varied operational environments.

No formal qualifications are required - we are looking for strong practical mechanical ability, problem‑solving skills and a willingness to work in challenging field conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out installation, maintenance and repair of mechanical systems on site
• Diagnose faults and support breakdown response activities
• Strip down, rebuild and repair pumps, motors and industrial equipment
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance tasks
• Work across multiple sites in field‑based environments
• Support workshop‑based repair and refurbishment when required
• Work safely in outdoor, confined space and operational environments
• Record job activity using mobile systems and documentation tools
• Support on‑call / emergency response rota

What we're looking for

• Strong hands‑on mechanical experience (not necessarily qualified)
• Experience working with tools, plant, machinery or industrial equipment
• Ability to fault find and problem solve in practical situations
• Comfortable working in physically demanding outdoor environments
• Safety conscious approach to all work activities
• Able to work independently and as part of a team

Desirable (NOT essential)

• Experience with pumps, hydraulics or rotating equipment
• Confined Space / Manual Handling / Lifting experience
• Background in maintenance, plant or field service roles
• Welding or fabrication skills

What's on offer

• Field-based, varied hands‑on mechanical work
• Training and upskilling provided
• Overtime and on‑call earning potential
• Long‑term stable operational role
• Opportunity to build a career in industrial maintenance