Field Service Technician

Tulip Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Ground Support Equipment is expanding their team with a Field Service Technician to provide on-site support at key airports in the North UK. This full-time role offers competitive salary, overtime pay, and comprehensive training. Candidates should have experience in mechanical and electrical repairs, a full driving license, and excellent problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Overtime paid at time-and-a-half

Paid travel from home to home

Technical training and product familiarisation

Tools, uniform, and vehicle provided

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining and repairing Ground Support Equipment, Commercial Vehicles, or similar.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.
• Ability to pass a 5-year background check.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned maintenance on airport Ground Support Equipment.
• Conduct breakdown repairs and fault-finding.
• Deliver expert technical support and diagnostics.

Skills

Fault-finding

Problem-solving

Interpersonal Skills

Planning Skills

Education

GCSE or equivalent education

Job description

Job Title: Field Service Technician - UK North
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive + overtime (paid from home to home)

As part of continued growth, our client is looking to expand their team with the addition of a Field Service Technician. In this mobile role, you will provide critical on-site support across a wide customer base in the North focusing on key airports.

This organisation is a well-established provider of Ground Support Equipment and Airfield Maintenance Equipment, with strong roots in the UK and the backing of a long-established parent company based in the United States. Their commitment to innovation and service has made them a trusted partner to airports across the country.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform planned maintenance on airport GSE
• Conduct breakdown repairs and fault-finding (electrical and mechanical)
• Carry out calibrations and fire system inspections
• Support thorough examinations in accordance with LOLER (depending on competency)
• Deliver expert technical support and diagnostics

Required Experience

• Proven experience in maintaining and repairing Ground Support Equipment, Commercial Vehicles, Materials Handling Equipment, or Plant Machinery
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal and planning skills
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Able to pass a 5-year background check (employment/education references required)

Preferred Experience:

• Previous relevant experience
• GCSE or equivalent education
• Previous experience with airport GSE, HGVs, or similar machinery is beneficial

What s offered

• Competitive salary
• Overtime paid at time-and-a-half
• Paid travel from home to home
• Technical training and product familiarisation
• Monday to Friday schedule (8-hour shifts)
• Tools, uniform, and vehicle provided