Field Service Technician - Control Valves

Field Service Engineer / Technician - Control Valves

Location: Workshop is in Middleton, Manchester 
Territory: UK, Ireland & North Sea Offshore
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 Basic DOE + Overtime + Excellent Benefits + 10% pension

About the Role

An established engineering services organisation supporting customers across the Oil & Gas, Power Generation and Process Industries is seeking a Mechanical Field Service Engineer / Technician to join its specialist Valve Services team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a mechanically minded engineer who enjoys hands-on work, customer interaction and travelling to a wide variety of industrial sites. Whilst previous control valve experience would be advantageous, we are equally interested in candidates from a broader mechanical maintenance background and will invest significantly in training and development for the right individual.

Engineers with experience in in-situ overhaul, plant maintenance, shutdowns, outages, rotating equipment or critical asset maintenance are particularly encouraged to apply.

This is a genuinely field-based position and will suit someone who enjoys variety, thrives in industrial environments and is willing to travel extensively when customer requirements demand.

Working Pattern & Travel

The role follows the cyclical nature of the industries we support, with a blend of workshop-based and field service activities throughout the year.

Winter Period (November - February)

Traditionally a quieter operational period with a greater focus on workshop activities, including:

Inspection, refurbishment and overhaul of control valves and associated equipment
Equipment testing and quality checks
Preparation of equipment for upcoming customer projects
Supporting engineering and service operations from our Middleton workshop
Summer Outage Season (March - October)

This period sees a significant increase in customer project activity, including:

Planned plant outages and shutdowns
Maintenance campaigns
Commissioning and start-up support
On-site valve servicing and refurbishment
Travel will be required across:

UK
Ireland
North Sea offshore installations
Regular overnight stays and periods away from home should be expected during busy project periods.

This position is ideally suited to an engineer who enjoys field-based work and has the flexibility to travel where customer needs dictate.

Key Responsibilities

Service, inspect and overhaul control valves and associated equipment
Carry out in-situ maintenance, repair and refurbishment activities at customer sites
Support planned shutdowns, outages and maintenance campaigns
Perform fault-finding, diagnostics and technical reporting
Assist with commissioning and plant start-up activities
Ensure all work is carried out safely and in accordance with site procedures
Build and maintain strong customer relationships through professional service delivery
Support workshop activities during quieter operational periods
Maintain accurate service documentation and reports

About You

Essential

Strong mechanical engineering background
Experience carrying out maintenance, overhaul or repair work on industrial plant and equipment
Willingness to travel extensively and work away from home when required
Full UK Driving Licence
Positive, hands-on attitude with a willingness to learn and develop
Strong communication and customer-facing skills
Highly Desirable

Control valve maintenance experience
Valve testing and overhaul experience
Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) knowledge
Experience within Oil & Gas, Power Generation, Petrochemical or Process industries
Offshore experience and/or offshore certification
Experience supporting plant shutdowns and outage programmes
In-situ overhaul experience on critical equipment
Experience working on rotating equipment

Qualifications

Formal qualifications are welcomed but are not essential.

We place greater emphasis on:

Practical engineering experience
Technical aptitude
Problem-solving ability
Attitude and willingness to develop
The following would be advantageous:

HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
Recognised engineering apprenticeship
Relevant industry certifications

Training & Development

We are committed to developing long-term engineering talent and will provide extensive training and development opportunities for the right candidate.

Training may include:

Specialist Control Valve Product Training
Advanced Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Training
International training programmes delivered at European facilities, including:

Milan, Italy
Brno, Czech Republic

Offshore survival and industry-specific certifications
Health & Safety training
Lifting & Handling training
Ongoing professional development through internal learning platforms
This role offers an excellent opportunity for a mechanically biased engineer to develop into a specialist within the control valve and instrumentation sector.

Salary & Benefits

£40,000 - £50,000 basic salary depending on experience.

Likely circa £60-£70k OTE

Standard working day

Office 08:30-16:45 (45min lunch) 7.5hrs
On site 08:00-16:00 (30 min lunch) 7.5hrs
Maximum working day on site without approval (exc travel) 10hrs
Salary 40-50k base dependant on experience
OT paid

Mon – Fri  16:30 – 08:00 (x1.25)
Saturday all hours (x1.25)     
Sunday / Bank Hol (x1.5)
Travel OT (x1)
Night Shift (x1.5)     

Per diem

Day rate with overnight stay £50.00
Day rate, no overnight  £30.

Accommodation - Paid on Company credit card

Overtime

Significant overtime opportunities available throughout the year
Increased earning potential during outage and shutdown seasons
Benefits

Company vehicle with personal use permitted
Pension contribution up to 10%
5 x salary Death in Service
Sharesave scheme
Private medical insurance
Life assurance
Employee share schemes
Company-paid accommodation when working away
Daily travel and subsistence allowances
Extensive training and development programme
Long-term career progression opportunities
Pension up to 10%

Why Join Us?

This is an outstanding opportunity for a mechanically minded engineer looking to build specialist expertise within control valves, instrumentation and industrial maintenance.

You'll work on major industrial sites across the UK, Ireland and offshore environments, receive industry-leading training and become part of a business that genuinely invests in the development of its people.

If you're someone who enjoys rolling your sleeves up, solving engineering challenges, supporting major shutdown projects and building a rewarding long-term career, we'd love to hear from you.

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