Field Service Technician - Midlands

Quaker Houghton; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in chemical specialties seeks a Field Service Technician to support clients across the Midlands. The role includes troubleshooting and maintaining industrial fluids, with full training provided and clear career progression opportunities. Ideal for individuals passionate about heavy industry and seeking a long-term career.

Benefits

Company van

Laptop

Mobile phone

Pension plan

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage your own schedule.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support customers by testing and resolving product-related issues.
• Travel to customer sites and maintain metalworking fluids.
• Record and communicate test results effectively.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Job description

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Hiring the best talent @ Quaker Houghton - Our people are our greatest strength

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 team and unleash your potential!

What’s in it For You?

• 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

• 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
• Drive Results
• 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering, Manufacturing, and Customer Service

• Industries

  Chemical Manufacturing, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, and Manufacturing

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