Field Service Technician (Portugal)

GEA Germany GmbH; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible working hours

22 vacation days per year

Top Employer 2026 recognition

Job summary

GEA Germany GmbH is seeking a Field Service Technician based in Beja or surrounding areas to support customers in Portugal and Spain. You will perform on-site interventions, diagnose mechanical faults, and carry out preventive maintenance on industrial equipment at customer sites and at the Olive Oil Center of Excellence in Úbeda, Spain.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in field service or industrial maintenance, strong mechanical knowledge, read technical drawings, and are fluent in

Qualifications

• Mandatory residence in Beja or surrounding area.
• 3+ years of experience as Field Service Engineer or in industrial mechanical maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of industrial mechanics and ability to read technical drawings.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel Monday to Friday.
• 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.
• Disassemble, inspect, repair and reassemble industrial equipment.
• Provide technical advice on operation, maintenance and optimization.

Skills

Industrial mechanics

Field service

Technical drawing interpretation

Microsoft Office

Multilingual: Portuguese/Spanish/EN

Customer orientation

Teamwork

Education

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

Tools

Industrial centrifuges

Job description

Responsibilities / Tasks

The GEA Olive Oil Center of Excellence, located in Úbeda (Jaén, Spain), is the only GEA center worldwide dedicated to olive oil applications, utilizing the most advanced mechanical separation technology in the industry.

Are you passionate about industrial mechanics and the agri-food sector? Join our team! We are currently looking for a Field Service Technician, preferably based in Beja or surrounding areas, to provide technical support to our customers across Portugal and Spain.

Your Responsibilities

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 optimization 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.

GEA is one of the largest suppliers of process technology for the food industry and a wide range of other industries. The international technology group focuses on process technology and components for sophisticated production processes in various end-user markets.