Field Service Technician

JAB Recruitment; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in engineering solutions seeks a Field Service Technician based in Greater Manchester. This permanent role involves hands-on experience with rotating equipment and provides extensive training and support, along with regular travel. Competitive benefits include private medical insurance and company pension.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Company Pension Scheme

Income Protection

Life Assurance

Personal Accident Insurance

Dental Insurance

Healthcare Cash Plan

Gym Membership

Qualifications

• Experience with rotating equipment, pumps, vacuum, and pressure systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Comfortable working with sewage and industrial systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct installation, commissioning, and servicing of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Deliver on-site maintenance support and adhere to HSE standards.
• Compile detailed technical reports and maintain documentation.

Skills

Communication

Problem-Solving

Technical Drawing Interpretation

Education

Completed Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship (C&G, ONC, HNC)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Overview

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JAB Recruitment is currently looking to recruit a Field Service Technician on behalf of our client, a global leader in engineering solutions for the energy, industrial, and environmental sectors. This is a permanent position based in Manchester, offering a mix of site-based and workshop responsibilities, with regular UK and international travel.

This role is ideal for a mechanically skilled professional with hands-on experience in rotating equipment, pumps, vacuum, and pressure systems. It offers a long-term opportunity within a well-established service team, with full training and support provided.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver on-site maintenance and service support for client equipment, including international travel when required Conduct installation, commissioning, and servicing of mechanical and electrical systems Prepare work packs, conduct mechanical completion checks, FATs, loop checks, and pressure/leak testing Compile detailed technical reports on completed activities Provide aftersales support including inspections, spare parts identification, and technical assistance Adhere to all Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards and procedures Collaborate effectively with engineering and internal teams Maintain clear and accurate documentation using Microsoft Office tools Support continuous process improvement and equipment reliability initiatives

Requirements

Completed mechanical engineering apprenticeship (C&G, ONC, HNC) Must hold or be able to obtain a valid CSCS card Ideally have experience in HGV or heavy plant engineering Proven experience working with rotating equipment, pumps, vacuum, and pressure systems Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and documentation Comfortable working with sewage and industrial systems Competent in using Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook

Desirable Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills A proactive and solutions-oriented mindset Ability to manage tasks independently while meeting tight deadlines

Benefits Package

Health & Wellbeing

Private Medical Insurance Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Finance & Protection

Company Pension Scheme Income Protection Life Assurance Personal Accident Insurance

Flexible Benefits (via salary sacrifice options)

Dental Insurance Healthcare Cash Plan Partner Life Assurance Critical Illness Cover Retail Discount Vouchers Gym Membership Cycle to Work Scheme Travel Insurance