Field Service Technician - North

FiberNet; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A market leader in Ground Support Equipment is seeking a Field Service Technician for the North Region, based near Manchester or Leeds Bradford. This role offers a competitive salary, overtime, a company van, and opportunities for technical training and career growth.

Benefits

Paid travel time

Overtime paid at time-and-a-half

Company van with specialist tools

Ongoing technical training and support

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in repair and maintenance of GSE, HGVs, or plant machinery.
• Strong problem-solving, planning, and communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct planned maintenance and reactive repairs on airport-based equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults.
• Provide technical support and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Problem-solving

Planning

Communication

Job description

FIELD SERVICE TECHNICIAN - NORTH REGION (Manchester / Leeds Bradford Area)

Salary: £42,000 - £52,000 (DOE) + Overtime + Company Van + Benefits

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Our client, a market leader in Ground Support Equipment (GSE) and Airfield Maintenance Equipment (AME), is expanding its UK operations and is seeking a Field Service Technician to cover the North Region, ideally based around the Manchester or Leeds Bradford airport hubs.

Fortbrand is part of a long-established U.S.-based airport equipment group, with a strong and growing presence in the UK. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge airport equipment, with room to grow as we expand our northern operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned maintenance and reactive repairs on airport-based GSE and AME
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults
• Conduct calibrations, fire system inspections, and (if certified) LOLER examinations
• Provide technical support and liaise directly with customers
• Ensure compliance with all safety and operational standards
  
  

About You

• 5+ years' experience in repair and maintenance of GSE, HGVs, plant machinery, or materials handling equipment (preferred)
• Strong problem-solving, planning, and communication skills
• Full UK driving licence
• Able to provide a 5-year verifiable employment/education history
• Based in or near the Manchester / Leeds Bradford area
  
  

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary (£42k-£52k+ DOE)
• Paid travel time (home to home)
• Overtime paid at time-and-a-half
• Company van with specialist tools provided (basic hand tools required)
• Ongoing technical training and support
• Opportunities to grow with the business as the northern team expands
  
  

Schedule

• Monday to Friday
• 8-hour shifts + overtime
  
  

Location:

• Field-based, North Region (Manchester / Leeds Bradford and surrounding areas)
  
  

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