Field Service Technician

SPX; Worcester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO & leave

Health insurance + 401(k) match

Competitive compensation & bonus plans

Educational assistance & leadership

Job summary

SPX is seeking a Service Technician to join the Cooling Technologies Service Team in the UK. You will perform cooling tower cleaning, basic maintenance, inspections and assist on site, with full training provided to develop your technical skills.

This hands-on role requires willingness to travel across the UK, occasional overseas work, early starts, overtime and weekend work as needed. No prior cooling tower experience is required, making it ideal for practical people looking to grow into

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence required.
• Previous site-based experience in construction, mechanical work, maintenance, utilities, facilities, or industrial services is required.
• Cooling tower and electrical experience are not essential; the role is designed to develop these technical skills over time.
• The role requires willingness to undertake future technical training and qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Carry out cooling tower cleaning and jet washing.
• Support servicing, maintenance, repairs and installations, taking an active role in the site team.
• Learn the main components and operation of cooling towers and associated equipment.
• Assist with cooling tower inspections and basic condition assessments.
• Use tools, access equipment and PPE safely and correctly.
• Follow RAMS, site procedures and SPX Health & Safety requirements at all times.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, productivity and professional behaviour on customer sites.
• Take responsibility for looking after tools, equipment and PPE and assist with materials required for site work.
• Complete relevant training and competency programmes.
• Develop technical skills over time, with opportunities for further mechanical and electrical training.
• Represent SPX professionally when working at customer sites and travel throughout the UK and occasionally overseas as required.

Skills

Hands-on attitude

Willingness to travel

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Mechanical aptitude

Manual tools

Education

Full UK driving licence

Site-based experience in construction or mechanical work

Willingness to undertake training

Technical qualifications beneficial

Job description

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Building the people that build the world.

HVAC Segment SPX Technologies’ HVAC Segment delivers mission-critical heating, cooling, and engineered air movement solutions for the world’s most demanding environments — including healthcare, life sciences, data centers, high demand industrial and commercial operations, and essential infrastructure. We operate a market-leading portfolio of trusted brands that set the standard for how HVAC systems are designed, selected, and evolved — delivering purpose-built, sustainable solutions for engineers, owners, and contractors across critical environments worldwide. Our technologies support environments where performance, reliability, and precision are essential enabling safe, efficient, and resilient operations when it matters most.

JOB SUMMARY

The Service Technician will work as part of the SPX Cooling Technologies Service Team, supporting the cleaning, maintenance, inspection and repair of cooling towers and associated equipment across customer sites throughout the UK. This is a practical, hands‑on role suited to someone who already has experience working in a site‑based, construction, maintenance, mechanical or industrial environment and can demonstrate a strong work ethic. Previous cooling tower or electrical experience is not required. Initial duties will include cooling tower cleaning, jet washing, basic maintenance activities and supporting experienced technicians on site. Full training will be provided to develop cooling tower knowledge, inspection techniques and general service skills. We expect the successful person to already understand the basics of working safely and professionally on customer sites. As experience and competence develops, there will be opportunities to undertake additional technical training, including electrical training where appropriate. The role requires regular travel, overnight stays, early starts, overtime and occasional weekend working depending on customer and business requirements. The successful person must be comfortable with physically demanding work, outdoor environments and the day‑to‑day expectations of working as part of a site team.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Carry out cooling tower cleaning and jet washing activities.
• Support experienced technicians with servicing, maintenance, repairs and installations, taking an active role in the site team.
• Learn the main components and operation of cooling towers and associated equipment.
• Assist with cooling tower inspections and basic condition assessments.
• Use tools, access equipment and PPE safely and correctly.
• Follow RAMS, site procedures and SPX Health & Safety requirements at all times.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, productivity and professional behaviour on customer sites.
• Take responsibility for looking after tools, equipment and PPE and assist with materials required for site work.
• Complete relevant training and competency programmes.
• Develop technical skills over time, with opportunities for further mechanical and electrical training.
• Represent SPX professionally when working at customer sites and travel throughout the UK and occasionally overseas as required.

Job Description - Service Technician | Revised 3 September 2026

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Strong work ethic with a practical, hands‑on attitude and willingness to get involved in all aspects of site work.
• Previous experience working on customer, construction, maintenance, mechanical or industrial sites.
• Able to work safely at height and within confined spaces following appropriate training.
• Good teamwork and communication skills, with the ability to follow the lead of experienced technicians and contribute positively to the crew.
• Proven reliability, good timekeeping and a professional approach to work.
• Able to follow instructions, procedures and Health & Safety requirements.
• Comfortable with early starts, travel, overtime, overnight stays and changes to site schedules.
• Practical experience using hand tools, site equipment or carrying out basic mechanical or maintenance tasks is strongly preferred.
• Previous cooling tower experience is beneficial but is not required; cooling tower knowledge will be developed within the role.
• Electrical experience or qualifications are not required; future electrical training may form part of the individual development pathway.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Full UK driving licence.
• Previous site-based experience in construction, mechanical work, maintenance, utilities, facilities, industrial services or a similar practical environment is required.
• Cooling tower and electrical experience are not essential; the role is designed to develop these technical skills over time.
• Relevant site, mechanical or technical qualifications are beneficial but not essential where suitable practical experience can be demonstrated.
• Full role‑specific training will be provided.
• Willingness to undertake future technical training and qualifications as required.

Role development: This role is intended for someone who already understands the expectations of working on site and can demonstrate the right attitude, reliability and work ethic. SPX will build the cooling tower knowledge and technical capability from that foundation, with further mechanical or electrical training provided where appropriate to the individual and business needs.

How we live our culture

Our culture is at the center of what we do and, more importantly, who we are. Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other. Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads at SPX.

What benefits do we offer?

We know that the well‑being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include:

• Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave
• Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one
• Competitive and performance‑based compensation packages and bonus plans
• Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs

Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion at SPX

We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices at SPX, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realize their fullest potential.

SPX is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.

ABOUT SPX

SPX is a diversified, global supplier of infrastructure equipment with scalable growth platforms in heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), detection and measurement, and engineered solutions. With operations in 17 countries and approximately $2.2billion in annual revenue, we offer a wide array of highly engineered products with strong brands.

At SPX, what’s in it for our employees transcends market‑competitive compensation and benefits. Our Total Rewards program also includes opportunities for employees’ personal development, career growth, and recognition. These programs focus on alignment and assessment of organizational, team, and individual efforts toward achieving business results. Our development and career growth programs empower our employees to enhance their skills, develop new competencies, and pursue career goals. SPX benefits package provides choices designed to help employees manage their well‑being. Our compensation programs are performance‑based to recognize and reward employees who work hard, display the values and leadership practices we embrace, and deliver exceptional results.

OUR VALUES

• Integrity
• Accountability
• Teamwork
• Results

At SPX, our values are at the heart of everything we do. We use our values every day to help us make the right decisions. We embrace a common purpose and strive for improvement. We respect and value each other as individuals and recognizethat only by working together, as a team, can we reach our full potential. We take responsibility for our actions, build strong relationships with each other and our customers, and always act ethically. Our values inspire us to achieve the high standards of quality, safety, and performance that our customers expect and deserve.

WORKING AT SPX

Our work environment is established on a work-life philosophy supported by policies, programs, and practices that help employees achieve success within and outside the workplace.We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where employees strive to realize their fullest potential. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion,sex, sexual orientation, national origin,gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected basis.