Field Service Engineer - Glass-Lined Equipment

Collins McNicholas Recruitment; Cork; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus (up to 1 month’s salary)

Pension, VHI & PHI

Company van, phone, travel & accommodation

Job summary

Collins McNicholas Recruitment is hiring a Field Service Engineer to install, maintain, and repair glass-lined and process equipment for customers in the chemical and pharmaceutical sectors. This hands-on role involves regular travel across Ireland, the UK, and Europe, requiring strong troubleshooting skills, a full driver's license, and a qualified background in mechanical fitting or engineering. Benefits include a bonus of up to 1 month's salary, pension, and company van, phone, and accommodations.

Qualifications

• Experience with mechanical seals, gearboxes, agitators, or drive systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and fault-finding skills required.
• Full driver’s licence and willingness to travel needed.

Responsibilities

• Install, assemble, test, and commission glass-lined process equipment.
• Perform inspections, preventive maintenance, and mechanical overhauls.
• Support site acceptance tests (SAT), upgrades, and retrofits.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Fault-finding

Communication

Customer-facing skills

Education

Qualified Mechanical Fitter / Mechanical Technician / Service Engineer

Tools

Glass-lined equipment

Corrosion-resistant systems

Job description

We are hiring a Field Service Engineer to install, maintain, and repair glass‑lined and process equipment for customers in the chemical and pharmaceutical sectors. This is a hands on, customer‑facing role with regular travel across Ireland, the UK, and Europe.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, assemble, test, and commission glass‑lined process equipment
• Perform inspections, preventive maintenance, and mechanical overhauls
• Carry out fault finding and diagnostics on site
• Support Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), upgrades, and retrofits
• Prepare service reports, risk assessments, and technical documentation
• Provide technical support, spares advice, and after‑sales service
• Build strong customer relationships and support service growth
• Coordinate with internal teams on projects and scheduling
• Deliver customer training when required

Requirements

• Qualified Mechanical Fitter / Mechanical Technician / Service Engineer
• Experience with mechanical seals, gearboxes, agitators, or drive systems
• Strong troubleshooting and fault‑finding skills
• Ability to work independently in a field‑based role
• Good communication and customer‑facing skills
• Full driver’s licence and willingness to travel

Desirable

• Experience in chemical, pharmaceutical, or process industries
• Exposure to glass‑lined equipment or corrosion‑resistant systems

Benefits

• Bonus (up to 1 month’s salary)
• Pension, VHI & PHI
• Company van, phone, travel & accommodation

Additional Information

• Travel across Ireland, UK & Europe (occasional global travel)
• Training provided across Europe & UK
• May involve confined space work