Field Service Technician (Portugal)

Gea Group; Carnaxide; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible working hours

22 days annual vacation

Career development opportunities

Top Employer 2026

Job summary

Gea Group seeks a Field Service Technician based in Beja or surrounding areas to support customers across Portugal and Spain. You will perform on-site service interventions, diagnose mechanical faults, and maintain equipment while visiting customer facilities and the Olive Oil Center of Excellence in Úbeda, Spain.

Requirements include a Vocational Training Degree in mechatronics/automation/robotics or related field, 3+ years in field service or industrial maintenance, and travel readiness.

Qualifications

• Residence in Beja or surrounding areas is mandatory.
• Mechatronics/Automation/Robotics/Mechanical Engineering vocational qualification required.
• Minimum 3 years of field service or industrial maintenance experience.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Valid driving license and willingness to travel Mon-Fri.
• Portuguese and Spanish language skills are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out service interventions at customer sites across Portugal and Spain.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical faults.
• Dismantle, inspect, repair and assemble industrial equipment.
• Provide technical advice on operation, maintenance and optimization.
• Prepare technical service reports and ensure quality and safety compliance.
• Support improvements and modifications in extraction lines.

Skills

Customer orientation

Teamwork

Flexibility

Safety awareness

Education

Vocational Training Degree in Mechatronics/Automation/Robotics/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsibilities & Tasks

Field Service Technician, preferably based in Beja or surrounding areas, to provide technical support to our customers across Portugal and Spain.

Field Service Operations

• Carry out service interventions at customer sites throughout Portugal and Spain.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical faults.
• Perform dismantling, inspection, repair, and assembly of industrial equipment.
• Provide technical advice on equipment operation, maintenance, and optimization.

Maintenance & Continuous Improvement

• Execute preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Identify improvement opportunities in equipment and processes.
• Implement and follow up on actions aimed at increasing operational efficiency.
• Support modifications and optimisation projects in extraction lines.

Quality, Safety & Reporting

• Prepare technical service and intervention reports.
• Ensure compliance with GEA quality, safety, and environmental standards.
• Participate in ongoing technical training and development programs.

These activities are performed both at customer facilities and at GEA's Olive Oil Center of Excellence in Úbeda, Spain.

Your Profile / Qualifications

• Mandatory residence in Beja or surrounding areas.
• Vocational Training Degree (Intermediate or Higher) in Mechatronics, Automation, Robotics, Automotive Technology, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Field Service Engineer or in industrial mechanical maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of industrial mechanics and the ability to interpret technical drawings.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Valid driver's license.
• Availability to travel from Monday to Friday.
• Experience with industrial centrifuges or process equipment is a plus.
• Portuguese and Spanish language skills are highly desirable.
• English is an advantage.
• Strong customer orientation, teamwork skills, flexibility, and commitment to safety.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package.
• Private health insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Flexible working hours.
• 22 working days of annual vacation.
• A collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Internal training and career development opportunities, both nationally and internationally.
• The opportunity to join a company recognized as a Top Employer 2026.