Field Service Technician - Control Valves

Technical Partners International; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Pension contribution 10%

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Employee share schemes

Accommodation when working away

Travel & subsistence allowances

Extensive training and development

Career progression

Job summary

Technical Partners International is seeking a mechanically minded Field Service Engineer to service, overhaul and test control valves across UK & Ireland. The role involves significant travel to customer sites and offshore installations, with a mix of workshop work at Middleton and remote field service tasks.

Ideal candidates have strong mechanical backgrounds, enjoy hands-on work, and are willing to develop valve-specific skills through extensive training and on-site support throughout the UK

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical engineering background.
• Experience carrying out maintenance, overhaul or repair 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 willingness to learn and develop.
• Strong communication and customer-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Service, inspect and overhaul control valves and associated 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 carried out safely and in accordance with site procedures.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships through professional service delivery.
• Support workshop activities during quieter periods.
• Maintain accurate service documentation and reports.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Maintenance experience

Travel willingness

Driving license

Customer-facing skills

Education

HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering

Engineering apprenticeship

Industry certifications

Tools

Valve testing equipment

Job description

Field Service Engineer / Technician - Control Valves

Location: Workshop is in Middleton, Manchester
Territory: UK, Ireland & North Sea Offshore
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 Basic DOE + Overtime + Excellent Benefits + 10% pension

About the Role

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.

Working Pattern & Travel

The role follows the cyclical nature of the industries we support, with a blend of workshop‑based and field service activities throughout the year.

Winter Period (November - February)

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

Summer Outage Season (March - October)

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

About You

Essential

• 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

Highly Desirable

• 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

Qualifications

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

Training & Development

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.

Salary & Benefits

Salary

£40,000 - £50,000 basic salary depending on experience.

Overtime

• Significant overtime opportunities available throughout the year
• Increased earning potential during outage and shutdown seasons

Benefits

• 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

Why Join Us?

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.