Service Engineer- Automatic Lubrication Systems

SKF; Banbury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

SKF Group in Banbury, UK, is seeking a Service Engineer for Automatic Lubrication Systems. The role involves hands-on installation, commissioning, servicing, and lifecycle support across the UK at OEM, distributor, and customer sites.

You will deliver high-quality execution, provide on-site troubleshooting, and support training for customers, OEMs, and installers, with regular travel to sites as part of a field role.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Automatic Lubrication Systems or similar mechanical / fluid systems.
• Strong installation, commissioning, and fault-finding capability.
• Practical mechanical background with a strong problem-solving mindset.
• Confident working independently at customer sites.
• Customer-focused with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, and support Automatic Lubrication Systems (ALS) across OEM and end-user environments.
• Support first-of-kind and strategic installations, ensuring SKF quality and safety standards are met.
• Provide on-site technical troubleshooting and early-life system support.
• Independently deliver smaller engineered lubrication installations.
• Provide technical supervision and quality assurance for larger projects delivered via distributors or approved third-party installers.
• Deliver structured technical training to customers, OEMs, distributors, and installer partners.
• Carry out pump refurbishment and overhaul activities.
• Install, commission, and service RecondOil and circular economy solutions.
• Support local assembly builds, testing, and pre-delivery validation activities.

Skills

ALS experience

Installation

Mechanical background

Independent at customer sites

Customer communication

Job description

Requisition ID: 24687

Job Category: Sales & Customer Service

Contract type: Permanent

Location: Banbury, GB

Service Engineer – Automatic Lubrication Systems

SKF Lubrication Lifetime Solutions (LLS)

UK-based - Banbury | Field role with regular customer site travel

About the Role

SKF Lubrication Lifetime Solutions (LLS) is strengthening its service capability and is looking for a Service Engineer – Automatic Lubrication Systems to support the installation, commissioning, servicing, and lifecycle support of engineered lubrication solutions across the UK. This is a hands-on, customer-facing role focused on delivering high-quality execution at OEM, distributor, and end-user sites. The Service Engineer plays a key role in supporting SKF’s strategy to move further up the value chain through solutions, services, and circular economy offerings.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, commission, and support Automatic Lubrication Systems (ALS) across OEM and end-user environments
• Support first-of-kind and strategic installations, ensuring SKF quality and safety standards are met
• Provide on-site technical troubleshooting and early-life system support
• Independently deliver smaller engineered lubrication installations
• Provide technical supervision and quality assurance for larger projects delivered via distributors or approved third-party installers
• Deliver structured technical training to customers, OEMs, distributors, and installer partners
• Carry out pump refurbishment and overhaul activities
• Install, commission, and service RecondOil and circular economy solutions
• Support local assembly builds, testing, and pre-delivery validation activities

What we expect you to have

• Hands-on experience with Automatic Lubrication Systems or similar mechanical / fluid systems
• Strong installation, commissioning, and fault-finding capability
• Practical mechanical background with a strong problem-solving mindset
• Confident working independently at customer sites
• Customer-focused with strong communication skills

Would be an asset

• Experience working in OEM or heavy industrial environments
• Experience supporting or supervising distributor or third-party installer networks
• Exposure to refurbishment, service, or lifecycle support activities
• Interest in sustainability, oil conditioning, or circular economy technologies

Interfaces & Working Environment

• OEMs and end customers
• Distributors and approved third-party installers
• Sales, Application Engineering, Service, and Customer Experience teams
• Local assembly and operations teams

Additional information

UK-based role with regular travel to customer, OEM, and distributor sites.

Is this you?

Application deadline: November 13h, 2026.

At SKF, we are committed to promoting fairness and inclusivity throughout our recruitment process. To achieve this, we may include assessments and verify the information in your application in compliance with country-specific laws and regulations.

About SKF

SKF has been around for more than a century and today we are one of the world’s largest global suppliers of bearings and supporting solutions for rotating equipment. With more than 40,000 employees in around 130 countries, we are truly global. Our products are found everywhere in society. In fact, wherever there is movement, SKF’s solutions might be at work. This means that we are an important part of the everyday lives of people and companies around the world. See more, at www.skf.com.