Field Technical Service Engineer – Fluids & Machining

Witan Search; England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Technical training

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Witan Search seeks a field-based specialist to support metalworking fluids and related technical products across the UK. You will combine hands-on field service with relationship management to improve machining performance and tool life.

You will work autonomously across Oxfordshire and travel to customer sites, collaborating with engineering and procurement teams to develop long-term accounts while delivering clear technical reports.

Qualifications

• Experience with metalworking fluids, industrial lubricants or related technical products.
• Understanding of CNC machining and precision engineering operations.
• Experience carrying out on-site testing and fluid condition monitoring.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently in a field-based role.
• Good IT and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site servicing and monitoring of metalworking fluids, coolants, lubricants and cleaning systems.
• Perform fluid analysis including pH, concentration, contamination, tramp oil and bacterial testing.
• Troubleshoot machining and fluid performance issues to improve tool life and process efficiency.
• Deliver clear technical reports and maintain accurate service documentation.
• Support product trials, new implementations and customer training activities.
• Identify opportunities to grow existing accounts through additional products and services.
• Build strong customer relationships across manufacturing and engineering environments.
• Manage your own regional visit schedule while maintaining high service standards.

Skills

Metalworking fluids

Industrial lubricants

CNC machining understanding

On-site testing

Communication

Independent field work

Education

Engineering or technical qualification

Job description

Witan Search seeks a field-based specialist to support metalworking fluids and related technical products across the UK. You will combine hands-on field service with relationship management to improve machining performance and tool life.

You will work autonomously across Oxfordshire and travel to customer sites, collaborating with engineering and procurement teams to develop long-term accounts while delivering clear technical reports.