Field Service Technician

Tulloch Recruitment Ltd; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Field Service Technician to join their team in Manchester. The role involves supporting customer equipment maintenance on-site and in the workshop, with emphasis on mechanical systems. Candidates must have a mechanical engineering apprenticeship along with skills in maintenance and installation of systems. Travel at short notice throughout the UK and overseas is required. This position offers a dynamic work environment and the opportunity to contribute significantly to client relations.

Qualifications

• Recognised mechanical engineering apprenticeship required.
• Experience in installation, commissioning, and maintenance is needed.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site support for service maintenance and workshop tasks.
• Prepare and approve work packs for service team activities.
• Perform mechanical completion checks and testing.
• Compile detailed technical reports on customer equipment.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental regulations.

Skills

Mechanical engineering apprenticeship

Proficient in engineering drawings

Experience with mechanical/electrical systems

Understanding of industry standards

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Completed apprenticeship (C&G, ONC, HNC)

Job description

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Our client based in Manchester is looking for a Field Service Technician to join their team on a staff basis.

We are seeking a dedicated and technically skilled Field Service Technician to join our Service Team in Manchester. Reporting directly to the Service Manager, this role is pivotal in supporting the maintenance of customer equipment on-site and performing workshop activities for our aftermarket service team. You will primarily work at customer sites across the UK and overseas, providing installation, commissioning, servicing, and maintenance support.

With an emphasis on mechanical systems—including pumps, rotating equipment, vacuum, and pressure systems—you’ll play a key role in driving process improvements and maintaining strong customer relations while managing your schedule effectively to maximize productivity.

Key Responsibilities

1. Provide on-site support for service maintenance and workshop tasks. This means travel at short notice and can be for extended periods
2. Prepare and approve work packs for service team activities.
3. Perform mechanical completion checks, factory acceptance tests, electrical function/loop checks, and leak/pressure testing.
4. Compile detailed technical reports on customer equipment.
5. Deliver aftersales support, including inspections, spare part identification, and technical advice.
6. Ensure compliance with all Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) regulations.
7. Work closely with internal stakeholders and engineering teams.
8. Maintain accurate documentation using Microsoft Office tools.
9. Travel daily to customer sites as required.

Desired Qualities/Qualifications

• Recognised mechanical engineering apprenticeship (C&G, ONC, HNC). This is to be a completed apprenticeship – CSCS card to be held or able to obtain. Preferably HGV/Heavy Plant Engineering.
• Proficient in interpreting engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Experience with installation, commissioning, and maintenance of mechanical/electrical systems.
• Understanding of industry standards and wastewater procedures. Will be working on sewage /industrial systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• MUST: travel at short notice and can be for extended periods (UK & overseas)
• Will be working on sewage /industrial systems.