At a Glance
- Tasks: Service and maintain control valves across various industrial sites.
- Company: Established engineering services organisation in the Oil & Gas and Power Generation sectors.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, overtime opportunities, company vehicle, and extensive training.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with excellent career progression and development opportunities.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience while travelling and solving real-world engineering challenges.
- Qualifications: Strong mechanical background; previous valve experience is a plus but not essential.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
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
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 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. 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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