Technician

Verto People, Ltd.; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing mechanical contracting business is seeking a Field Service Technician to install and maintain automated lubrication and fire suppression systems. The ideal candidate will possess strong mechanical skills and experience in hydraulic and electrical systems. This full-time role offers a pay range of $18–24/hr, with opportunities for progression. A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel regionally are required.

Benefits

Benefits

Progression to $30+/hr

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical skills including welding, fabrication, and assembly.
• Experience with hydraulics and electrical systems.
• Background in industrial maintenance or transferable skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, service, and maintain automated lubrication and fire suppression systems.
• Carry out diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repair of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical components.
• Provide technical support and customer service on-site.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Welding

Fabrication

Assembly

Hydraulics

Electrical wiring

Job description

Overview

Field Service Technician

$18–24/hr + Benefits + Progression to $30+/hr

Southeast US (Atlanta, GA preferred – also open to Central/North Alabama or Central Tennessee)

Field Service Technician/Mechanical Technician/Industrial Maintenance Technician required to join a growing mechanical contracting business specialising in automated lubrication and fire suppression systems for the aggregate industry, with projects also spanning paper mills, steel mills, and wider industrial facilities.

Role context – The Technician/Mechanical Technician/Industrial Maintenance Technician will have a background in mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance, with skills in welding, fabrication, assembly, hydraulics, and electrical wiring. Previous field service or mechanical contracting experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Install, service, and maintain automated lubrication and fire suppression systems.
• Carry out diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repair of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical components.
• Perform welding, fabrication, drilling/tapping, and hydraulic/electrical connections.
• Complete accurate service documentation and reports.
• Provide technical support and high-quality customer service on-site.
• Ensure compliance with company safety standards and industry regulations.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical skills – welding, fabrication, assembly.
• Experience with hydraulics and electrical systems (wiring into mobile equipment, hose connections, crimping).
• Industrial maintenance background or transferable skills (e.g., CNC machining, heavy equipment service).
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Willingness to travel regionally and work independently.
• Previous field service or mechanical contracting experience preferred.
• Knowledge of lubrication or fire suppression systems is advantageous.