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Location: UK Manchester (home-based if not traveling to customer sites)
Travel: 90% (primarily UK and Ireland, with additional assignments in other EU countries)
About Fike:
Fike Corporation is a rapidly growing, international manufacturer of pressure relief, explosion protection, fire suppression, and detection solutions. Privately held and headquartered in Blue Springs, Missouri (USA), Fike employs more than 1,200 people worldwide and is known for its engineering excellence, strong safety culture, and long-term customer partnerships.
To support our growing customer base in UK and Europe, we are now looking for a Field Service Technician to join our European service team.
The Role
As a Field Service Technician, you will work directly at customer sites, carrying out installation support, commissioning, inspection, maintenance, and repair of Fike’s explosion protection and safety systems. This role suits a practical, electrically skilled technician who enjoys working independently, travelling frequently, and solving technical problems on-site.
You will mainly work across UK, with additional assignments in other EU countries. When not travelling, administrative tasks and reporting are performed from your home office.
Key Responsibilities
Commissioning, inspection, preventive maintenance, and repair of explosion venting, suppression, and isolation systems
Electrical installation checks, testing, and fault-finding on control panels, sensors, cabling, and safety devices
Troubleshoot system issues and implement corrective actions
Perform site inspections and ensure systems meet safety and regulatory requirements
Provide professional on-site support and clear technical explanations to customers
Complete service reports, checklists, and documentation accurately and on time
Plan and manage your own daily work and travel activities
Participate in an emergency call-out rota in line with UK working time regulations
Follow Fike SHEQ policies and all relevant safety procedures
Support colleagues in other European regions when required
What We’re Looking For
Strong electrical background (industrial electrical work, fault-finding, testing)
Technical experience as a service technician, electrician, automation technician, or similar
Basic mechanical / electronical understanding and willingness to work hands-on with equipment
Ability to read electrical diagrams and technical documentation
Comfortable working independently at industrial customer sites
Safety-focused, structured, and reliable working style
Willingness to travel extensively (approx. 90%)
Good communication skills and customer-oriented mindset
Open and flexible to travel trough whole UK and other EU countries.
Valid UK driving license
You are located in Manchester
Qualifications & Experience
Technical education in electrical installation, automation, industrial technology, or similar is preferred.
Experience in field service, industrial maintenance, or electrical service work is an advantage
Candidates with strong practical electrical skills but different technical backgrounds are welcome
Comfortable using standard IT tools (Windows, email, basic reporting tools)
English working proficiency (spoken and written).
What We Offer
Competitive salary and extra benefits
Full training on Fike systems and ongoing technical development
High level of independence and trust in your daily work
Stable, long-term employment with a financially strong global company
Supportive European service team and strong safety culture
Equal opportunity employer — we encourage all qualified candidates to apply
If you are a hands-on electrical technician who enjoys travel, independence, and working with safety-critical systems, we would be happy to hear from you.
Apply now and join Fike’s Field Service team in UK.
