Field Technician

Musco Sports Lighting; Westhoughton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Field Technician to join their dynamic team in the UK. This role involves performing maintenance and repairs on innovative lighting products while ensuring safety and compliance. You will work outdoors, often at heights, and travel extensively across the UK and Europe. The company values a supportive culture and offers opportunities for professional development, health benefits, and a pension scheme. If you're detail-oriented, solutions-focused, and ready for an exciting challenge, this position could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance

Company Pension Scheme with Match

Profit sharing

Professional development opportunities

Work-life balance support

Qualifications

• Ability to perform maintenance and repair of equipment.
• Electrical license or ability to obtain one preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, repair, and inspection of equipment.
• Coordinate time frames for projects with customers and vendors.
• Provide detailed field reports and maintain communication with project managers.

Skills

Basic electrical skills

Mechanical skills

Project specification interpretation

Communication

Time management

Education

Post-GCSE education in mechanical or electrical trades

Tools

Aerial lifts

Musco equipment

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

The Musco Europe Field Services Team is excited to announce an opening for a Field Technician at our Bolton, UK office. This position will be responsible for performing maintenance, repair, and inspection of Musco’s product in the field while safely operating equipment. If you’re solutions-focused, detail-oriented, and a strong communicator, we look forward to hearing from you. More details about the role are below.

Post-GCSE education (trade school or degree) in mechanical or electrical trades or equivalent experience preferred

An electrical license or the ability to obtain an electrical license is preferred

Ability to obtain and maintain a full car license is required, ability and willingness to obtain an HGV/LGV license is preferred

Basic electrical and mechanical skills and knowledge required

Ability to interpret and understand project specifications, construction, and electrical drawings

Ability to prioritize multiple projects and tasks

Ability to work from heights between 12 and 36 meters tall using aerial lifts, or by climbing with approved fall protection equipment required. Occasional servicing of heights over 36 meters may be required.

Extensive travel within the UK, and occasional travel throughout Europe (180-200 days per year total) is required. Team members will be required to drive Musco vehicle to job sites and/or fly based on the location of the site.

Weekend, night work, long and odd hours are necessary at times. Work will be mostly outdoors in elements including heat, cold, and rain.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Perform maintenance, repair, and inspection of equipment and Musco product

Fine-tune lighting projects, which will require working from ladders, working in aerial lifts at the top of lighting poles, and climbing light poles and/or towers

Install Musco’s controls product on new or existing projects

Coordinate time frames for projects with customers, vendors, equipment and people resources for assigned projects

Maintain consistent communication with Sr. Project Manager and Construction Services Coordinator regarding daily work duties and schedules

Provide detailed written field reports and completion of required paperwork

Provide on-site leadership to crew when needed and coordinate issues with vendors and customers on projects where the Project Management team has assigned responsibility

Drive and operate Musco equipment on service projects, which may require obtaining specialty licensure

Make solid daily expense-related (financial) decisions, approve invoices, communicate details on progress billings to credit department as they relate to projects, close out projects (obtain customer sign off/approval)

Who is Musco:

Musco is the world leader in sports and large-area lighting, providing innovative solutions for projects in more than 125 countries. With headquarters in Oskaloosa, Iowa, Musco has more than 1,800 global team members in 10 offices across the world.

A privately held company since 1976, our supportive and caring culture is based on relationships and creating value. Musco lighting solutions are found on neighborhood fields, major stadiums and arenas, international airports, rail yards, the Olympic Games, iconic landmarks, and some of the largest ports around the globe.

Our Culture and Benefits:

At Musco, we offer opportunities for meaningful work in a company you can truly be proud of. We embrace a team-first culture, fostering continuous learning through hands-on experiences and providing access to a wide range of professional development opportunities. We deeply value our team members and promote a healthy work-life balance, giving you the flexibility to volunteer in your community, attend family activities, or simply enjoy your personal time.

In addition to our team-first approach, we proudly offer:

Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance

Company Pension Scheme with Match

Profit sharing – percentage of eligible compensation paid annually as an additional company contribution to pension scheme and a cash bonus

Partnerships and Global Impact:

At Musco, we prioritize helping others. As long-time supporters of various organizations that provide recreational opportunities, we are proud to offer our assistance to ensure safer and more enjoyable playing experiences around the world.

If giving back resonates with you, learn more about our partnerships . Together, we’ve helped youth in underserved areas gain access to more recreational opportunities.

At Musco, we make it happen and want you to be a part of it.