Field Services Engineer

BOSS Professional Services; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in hydrogen infrastructure seeks a proactive Field Engineer to ensure the safe operation and maintenance of hydrogen tube trailers across the UK. The position requires a strong mechanical background, 3+ years' experience in the industrial gases sector, and relevant certifications. Responsibilities include field inspections, technical troubleshooting, and compliance with safety regulations, offering a chance to be part of the clean energy transition.

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ L3 qualification or relevant apprenticeship.
• 3+ years’ experience in the industrial gases sector.
• Field experience with pressure equipment and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections and maintain hydrogen tube trailers and pressure equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshoot technical issues.
• Liaise with project management and participate in risk assessments.

Skills

Mechanical understanding

Process understanding of industrial gases

Troubleshooting and repair skills

Organisational skills

Collaborative skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 qualification

Relevant apprenticeship

Job description

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This company is a leader in hydrogen infrastructure, providing innovative solutions for the safe supply, storage, and transportation of hydrogen. Focused on supporting the clean energy transition, they help move hydrogen from source to end users across industries. Committed to safety, sustainability, and efficiency, the company delivers tailored solutions that drive renewable energy adoption at scale.

We are seeking a proactive and hands-on Field Engineer to inspect, maintain, and support the operation of hydrogen tube trailers and other pressure equipment assets deployed across the UK. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical or process understanding of industrial gases, experience of maintenance of pressure systems, and preferably hold an ADR certification for the transportation of hazardous goods.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct field inspections, maintenance, and servicing of hydrogen tube trailers and associated pressure equipment.
• Perform routine and reactive maintenance, ensuring equipment is safe, compliant, and operating efficiently.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and perform repairs on-site or escalate complex problems appropriately.
• Ensure all work complies with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, maintenance activities, and equipment condition.
• Support commissioning and decommissioning of pressure equipment at field locations.
• Liaise with Project management, logistics, and HSE teams to ensure timely and effective deployment and operation of equipment.
• Participate in risk assessments and support root cause analysis of equipment failures or incidents.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum NVQ L3 qualification or relevant apprenticeship
• 3+ years’ experience working as a technician within the industrial gases sector.
• Proven field experience with pressure equipment, ideally in industrial gas, oil & gas, or chemical sectors.
• Familiarity with conducting planned preventative maintenance in alignment with OEM guidance.
• Working knowledge of technical documents & drawings including P&IDs, electrical diagrams & control logic flow diagrams
• Experience in the generation of method statements & risk assessments as well as familiarity with permit to work schemes.
• Good organisational & reporting skills
• Flexible working practice including shift patterns.
• A collaborator, good with people.
• Familiar in contractor management
• Willingness to travel and work independently across various sites in the UK.
• Full UK driving license.

Desirable:

• ADR certification for the carriage of dangerous goods by road (Class 2 – gases).
• Knowledge of hydrogen systems and high-pressure gas transportation.
• Familiarity with applicable UK regulations: PSSR, PED and DSEAR/ATEX.
• Experience with mobile or skid-mounted Hydrogen equipment

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