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Field Service Engineer (Mechanical)

  • Division: Engineering
  • Contact: Kevin Griffin
  • Contact Email: kevin.griffin@collinsmcnicholas.ie
  • Job Ref: 21950

We are seeking a Field Service Engineer to install, maintain, and repair filtration, drying, and separation equipment.

This is a hands-on, customer-facing role supporting leading pharmaceutical and chemical manufacturing clients.

Key Responsibilities

  • Install, test, and commission industrial filtration and drying systems

  • Perform preventive maintenance, breakdown repairs, and mechanical overhauls

  • Conduct fault finding and diagnostics on rotating equipment

  • Carry out Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), upgrades, and system improvements

  • Produce detailed service reports, risk assessments, and technical documentation

  • Provide technical support, spare parts advice, and after-sales service

  • Build and maintain strong customer relationships

  • Deliver on-site customer training where required

  • Liaise with internal engineering and service teams to ensure high-quality delivery

Education/Experience

  • Qualified Mechanical Fitter / Mechanical Technician / Service Engineer (or equivalent)

  • Experience with gearboxes, seals, agitators, pumps, or drive systems

  • Strong troubleshooting and fault-finding skills

  • Ability to work independently in field-based environments

  • Excellent communication and customer-facing skills

  • Full driver?s licence and willingness to travel internationally

Desirable Experience

  • Background in pharmaceutical, chemical, or process industries

  • Experience working in regulated or GMP environments

Package & Benefits

  • Performance bonus (up to 1 month?s salary)

  • Pension, VHI, and PHI

  • Company van, phone, travel expenses, and accommodation

  • Structured training provided in Ireland, the UK, and Europe

Additional Information

  • Travel across Ireland, UK, and Europe (with occasional global assignments)

  • Opportunity to develop specialist expertise in process equipment and mechanical systems

  • Role may involve confined space work

For a confidential discussion and more information on the role, please contact Kevin Griffin.

kevin.griffin@collinsmcnicholas.ie

(021) 242710

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