Field Service Technician - Midlands

Quaker Houghton; Derby; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Quaker Houghton is seeking a Field Service Technician to provide onsite service across the Midlands region. This role comes with full training and a permanent contract, offering a company van and clear career progression within a global leader in industrial process fluids.

Benefits

Company van

Laptop

Mobile phone

Pension plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage your own schedule.
• Friendly, professional, consultative approach with customers.

Responsibilities

• Support customers across the Midlands region with onsite service.
• Carry out basic testing of metalworking fluids and record results.
• Offer solutions and technical advice as a trusted point of contact.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Customer Service

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Quaker Houghton, we are experts in the development, production and application of chemical specialties, process fluids, lubricants, and coatings for the manufacturing industry. We have been an integral part in the growth of the world’s largest industrial companies and to this day our experience and expertise show in the actions and dedication of our Associates worldwide. Today, we have a global presence, with our corporate headquarters located in Conshohocken, PA. Quaker Houghton is a global publicly traded company with a unique collaborative culture that supports career growth for its associates and offers competitive compensation and benefit programs.

About the Job

FULL TRAINING PROVIDED – Start your career as a Field Service Technician!

You will support our customers across the Midlands region by delivering agreed onsite service. Your primary focus will be testing, resolving product-related issues, and offering advice—all while building trusted relationships with our clients.

Join the teamand unleash your potential!

What’s in it For You?

• Permanent contract

• Company van, laptop, and mobile phone

• Day shifts, Monday to Friday

• Competitive salary + local bonus opportunities

• Pension plan & Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• A great opportunity to become a Technical Service Specialist, trained by senior experts from Quaker Houghton Fluidcare

• Clear career progression in a growing, global business

What will you do?

Support customers across the Midlands region by ensuring that metalworking fluids, greases, coolants, and cleaners are optimally maintained for efficient manufacturing. Your responsibilities will include:

• Travel to customer sites (company vehicle provided)

• Carry out basic testing of metalworking fluids (training provided)

• Record and clearly communicate test results to customers

• Offer solutions and technical advice as a trusted point of contact

• Collaborate with your team and internal departments

• Follow all health & safety procedures on-site

What do we look for?

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work independently and manage your own schedule

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

• Friendly, professional, and consultative approach with customers

• Competent in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)

• Full UK driving licence (essential)

If you enjoy working in the heavy industry sector, are a quick learner, and want to build a long-term career in manufacturing with a well-established multinational—we want to hear from you!

FULL TRAINING PROVIDED

Who are we?

We are the global leader in industrial process fluids present in 40+ countries continually improving and innovating so the world’s steel, aluminium, automotive, aircraft, machinery and industrial parts manufacturers can stay ahead in a changing world. Throughout our 100+ locations, our chemists, engineers and industry experts partner with our customers to continually improve their operations so they can run even more efficiently, even more effectively, whatever comes next.

Our values:

• Live Safe
• Act with integrity
• Exceed Customer Expectations
• Drive Results
• Embrace Diversity
• Do Great Things Together

Our core values embody who we are as a company, guide our decisions and inspire us. Our commitment to these values, in words and actions, builds a safer, stronger Quaker Houghton. They are the fundamental beliefs that guide our internal conduct and our relationship with the outside world.

Are you a QH colleague?

Please contact your TA Partner or HRBP for more information about the role and/or how to apply.

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