Field Service Technician

-; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Field Service Technician to join their dynamic team in Manchester. This role offers the opportunity to work on-site with customers, providing vital maintenance and support for mechanical systems. The ideal candidate will possess strong mechanical knowledge, particularly in pumps and rotating equipment, and will be supported with comprehensive training. With a focus on continuous improvement and customer satisfaction, this position promises career progression and personal development within a collaborative environment. If you're ready to make an impact in the oil and gas sector, this is the role for you.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension

Income Protection

Life Assurance

Personal Accident Coverage

Dental Insurance

Gym Membership

Cycle to Work Scheme

Travel Insurance

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Mechanical/electrical knowledge related to installation, commissioning, and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with service and project teams regarding maintenance activities.
• Conduct mechanical completion checks and factory acceptance checks.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Knowledge

Installation and Commissioning

Customer Relations

Process Improvement

Education

Recognized Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering

C&G, ONC, HNC

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

NOV is seeking a Field Service Technician to join their Service Team based in Manchester.

Reporting to the Service Manager, the technician will support maintenance of customer equipment on site and perform workshop activities for the aftermarket service team as needed.

The ideal candidate's mechanical knowledge should include pumps and rotating equipment with vacuum and pressure systems, although full training will be provided on all product lines.

The role involves liaising with internal stakeholders, managing schedules efficiently to maximize productivity, and maintaining strong customer relations.

The technician will drive continual process improvements, enhance efficiency and performance in industrial markets, and deliver installation, commissioning, servicing, and maintenance support to customers.

Opportunities for career progression and self-development will be supported by the Service Manager.

This position primarily involves working at customer sites within the UK and overseas, supporting service activities.

Responsibilities

1. Liaise with service and project teams regarding maintenance activities.
2. Prepare, review, and approve work packs for service activities.
3. Conduct mechanical completion checks, factory acceptance checks, electrical tests, compile technical reports, and perform leak/pressure testing.
4. Provide after-sales services, including inspections, spares, and technical advice, liaising with engineering as necessary.
5. Ensure compliance with HSE legislation and company policies.
6. Travel daily to customer sites as required.
7. Perform other duties as reasonably expected by the service manager.

Essential Qualifications

• Recognized apprenticeship in mechanical engineering (C&G, ONC, HNC).
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Mechanical/electrical knowledge related to installation, commissioning, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of industry standards for wastewater treatment.
• Computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Benefits

• Health & Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance, Employee Assistance Programme.
• Finance & Protection: Pension, Income protection, Life Assurance, Personal Accident coverage.
• Flexible Benefits: Options via salary sacrifice including Dental Insurance, Healthcare Cash Plan, Partner Life Assurance, Critical Illness Cover, retail vouchers, gym membership, cycle to work scheme, travel insurance.

If interested, apply today!

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