Field Service Technician Control Valves

Job Description

Field Service Engineer / Technician - Control Valves

Location: Workshop is in Middleton Manchester
Territory: UK Ireland & North Sea Offshore
Salary: 40000 - 50000 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

Salary

40000 - 50000 basic salary depending on experience.

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%
• 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

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.

Youll 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 youre someone who enjoys rolling your sleeves up solving engineering challenges supporting major shutdown projects and building a rewarding long-term career wed love to hear from you.

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