Field Service Technician - Control Valves
eci-partners.vincere.io
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Job summary
eci-partners.vincere.io is seeking a mechanically minded Field Service Engineer/Technician to service, overhaul and support control valves across UK, Ireland and offshore sites.
You will travel extensively, work away from home during busy periods, and join a team that values hands-on engineering, problem solving and strong customer relationships.
Qualifications
- Strong mechanical engineering background.
- Experience with maintenance, overhaul or repair on industrial plant/equipment.
- Willingness to travel extensively and work away from home.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Hands-on attitude with willingness to learn and develop.
- Strong communication and customer-facing skills.
Responsibilities
- Service, inspect and overhaul control valves and related equipment.
- Carry out in-situ maintenance, repair and refurbishment at customer sites.
- Support planned shutdowns, outages and maintenance campaigns.
- Perform fault-finding, diagnostics and technical reporting.
- Assist with commissioning and plant start-up activities.
- Ensure all work is safe and compliant with site procedures.
- Build and maintain strong customer relationships through professional service.
- Support workshop activities during quieter periods.
- Maintain accurate service documentation and reports.
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Job description
Workshop is in Middleton, Manchester
Territory: UK, Ireland & North Sea Offshore
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 Basic DOE + Overtime + Excellent Benefits + 10% pension
An established engineering services organisation supporting customers across the Oil & Gas, Power Generation and Process Industries is seeking a Mechanical Field Service Engineer / Technician to join its specialist Valve Services team.
This is an exciting opportunity for a mechanically minded engineer who enjoys hands‑on work, customer interaction and travelling to a wide variety of industrial sites. Whilst previous control valve experience would be advantageous, we are equally interested in candidates from a broader mechanical maintenance background and will invest significantly in training and development for the right individual.
Engineers with experience in in‑situ overhaul, plant maintenance, shutdowns, outages, rotating equipment or critical asset maintenance are particularly encouraged to apply.
This is a genuinely field‑based position and will suit someone who enjoys variety, thrives in industrial environments and is willing to travel extensively when customer requirements demand.
The role follows the cyclical nature of the industries we support, with a blend of workshop‑based and field service activities throughout the year.
Traditionally a quieter operational period with a greater focus on workshop activities, including:
- Inspection, refurbishment and overhaul of control valves and associated equipment
- Equipment testing and quality checks
- Preparation of equipment for upcoming customer projects
- Supporting engineering and service operations from our Middleton workshop
This period sees a significant increase in customer project activity, including:
- Planned plant outages and shutdowns
- Maintenance campaigns
- Commissioning and start‑up support
- On‑site valve servicing and refurbishment
Travel will be required across:
- UK
- Ireland
- North Sea offshore installations
Regular overnight stays and periods away from home should be expected during busy project periods.
This position is ideally suited to an engineer who enjoys field‑based work and has the flexibility to travel where customer needs dictate.
- Service, inspect and overhaul control valves and associated equipment
- Carry out in‑situ maintenance, repair and refurbishment activities at customer sites
- Support planned shutdowns, outages and maintenance campaigns
- Perform fault‑finding, diagnostics and technical reporting
- Assist with commissioning and plant start‑up activities
- Ensure all work is carried out safely and in accordance with site procedures
- Build and maintain strong customer relationships through professional service delivery
- Support workshop activities during quieter operational periods
- Maintain accurate service documentation and reports
- Strong mechanical engineering background
- Experience carrying out maintenance, overhaul or repair work on industrial plant and equipment
- Willingness to travel extensively and work away from home when required
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Positive, hands‑on attitude with a willingness to learn and develop
- Strong communication and customer‑facing skills
- Control valve maintenance experience
- Valve testing and overhaul experience
- Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) knowledge
- Experience within Oil & Gas, Power Generation, Petrochemical or Process industries
- Offshore experience and/or offshore certification
- Experience supporting plant shutdowns and outage programmes
- In‑situ overhaul experience on critical equipment
- Experience working on rotating equipment
Formal qualifications are welcomed but are not essential.
We place greater emphasis on:
- Practical engineering experience
- Technical aptitude
- Problem‑solving ability
- Attitude and willingness to develop
The following would be advantageous:
- HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
- Recognised engineering apprenticeship
- Relevant industry certifications
We are committed to developing long‑term engineering talent and will provide extensive training and development opportunities for the right candidate.
Training may include:
- Specialist Control Valve Product Training
- Advanced Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Training
- International training programmes delivered at European facilities, including:
- Milan, Italy
- Brno, Czech Republic
- Offshore survival and industry‑specific certifications
- Health & Safety training
- Lifting & Handling training
- Ongoing professional development through internal learning platforms
This role offers an excellent opportunity for a mechanically biased engineer to develop into a specialist within the control valve and instrumentation sector.
£40,000 - £50,000 basic salary depending on experience.
- Significant overtime opportunities available throughout the year
- Increased earning potential during outage and shutdown seasons
- Company vehicle with personal use permitted
- Pension contribution up to 10%
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance
- Employee share schemes
- Company‑paid accommodation when working away
- Daily travel and subsistence allowances
- Extensive training and development programme
- Long‑term career progression opportunities
This is an outstanding opportunity for a mechanically minded engineer looking to build specialist expertise within control valves, instrumentation and industrial maintenance.
You'll work on major industrial sites across the UK, Ireland and offshore environments, receive industry‑leading training and become part of a business that genuinely invests in the development of its people.
If you're someone who enjoys rolling your sleeves up, solving engineering challenges, supporting major shutdown projects and building a rewarding long‑term career, we'd love to hear from you.
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