FIELD SERVICE TECHNICIAN - NORTH REGION (Manchester / Leeds Bradford Area)
Salary: £42,000 - £52,000 (DOE) + Overtime + Company Van + Benefits
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Our client, a market leader in Ground Support Equipment (GSE) and Airfield Maintenance Equipment (AME), is expanding its UK operations and is seeking a Field Service Technician to cover the North Region, ideally based around the Manchester or Leeds Bradford airport hubs.
Fortbrand is part of a long-established U.S.-based airport equipment group, with a strong and growing presence in the UK. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge airport equipment, with room to grow as we expand our northern operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out planned maintenance and reactive repairs on airport-based GSE and AME
- Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults
- Conduct calibrations, fire system inspections, and (if certified) LOLER examinations
- Provide technical support and liaise directly with customers
- Ensure compliance with all safety and operational standards
About You
- 5+ years' experience in repair and maintenance of GSE, HGVs, plant machinery, or materials handling equipment (preferred)
- Strong problem-solving, planning, and communication skills
- Full UK driving licence
- Able to provide a 5-year verifiable employment/education history
- Based in or near the Manchester / Leeds Bradford area
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary (£42k-£52k+ DOE)
- Paid travel time (home to home)
- Overtime paid at time-and-a-half
- Company van with specialist tools provided (basic hand tools required)
- Ongoing technical training and support
- Opportunities to grow with the business as the northern team expands
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- 8-hour shifts + overtime
Location:
- Field-based, North Region (Manchester / Leeds Bradford and surrounding areas)
