Surface Field Service Technician
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 5223 is an eligible occupation, but we are only 58% sure that is the right code. TechnipFMC is a licensed sponsor, so if the code fits, the role should qualify. Check the occupation eligibility rules against what the job actually involves.
This could also be SOC 3113 (Engineering technicians) or SOC 8133 (Energy plant operatives). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5223 Metal working production and maintenance fitters Most likely code | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
3113 Engineering technicians Also possible | £33,400 | £34,000 | £38,300 | £42,500 |
8133 Energy plant operatives Also possible | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Job Purpose
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced field professional who thrives in a hands-on environment and enjoys solving complex technical challenges while contributing to the success of our customers and operations worldwide.
As a Field Service Technician, you will play a key role in delivering safe, efficient, and high-quality field service operations across both onshore and offshore environments. Acting as a technical subject matter expert, you will be responsible for the preparation, installation, testing, maintenance, and repair of TechnipFMC equipment and associated products, ensuring equipment performs reliably in the field.
Working closely with customers, project teams, and service management, you will provide technical expertise, support operational execution, and help drive continuous improvements in safety, quality, and performance. This role offers the opportunity to work internationally, lead field activities, mentor junior colleagues, and build strong client relationships while representing TechnipFMC as a trusted service partner. The successful candidate will be proactive, safety-focused, customer-oriented, and committed to delivering operational excellence in challenging and dynamic environments.
Job Description
- Install, test, repair, and maintain TechnipFMC (TFMC) equipment and tools, including reworked and third‑party products.
- HNC/HND Mechanical Engineering or time served apprenticeship preferably in a mechanical discipline.A formal technical and/or mechanical education (mechanic, hydraulics)
- Several years of experience in field service technician role
- Knowledge of surface wellheads and surface operations is essential
- Ability to read and understand drawings
- Able to perform moderate complex calculations
- Ability to understand, troubleshoot, explain and teach others about technical tools and instruments required to perform duties
- Knowledge of safety in relation to working with pressurized equipment, exploitation of cranes; gas equipment.
- Proactive attitude (responsiveness) with a high level of professionalism and accuracy
- Problem solving skills with a systematic approach.
- Stress resistance
- High level of communication and listening skills.
- Willing and able to travel abroad with flexibility in terms of working times/periods and locations/countries.
- A focus on quality and HES
- Ability to coach and mentor more junior colleagues
- My Annual Leave - 31 days + 4 fixed public holidays.
- My Wealth and Protection – Critical Illness Cover, Income Protection, Life Assurance, Will Writing, Workplace Isa, Group Personal Pension Plan - employer contributions up to 10%.
- My Health and Wellbeing - Private Medical Insurance, Employee Assistance Programme, Dental Insurance, Health Assessments & Personal Accident Insurance.
- My Lifestyle - Electric Vehicle Scheme, Cyle2Work, Employee Tech Scheme, Give as You Earn, GymFlex, Holiday Trading, Personal Travel Insurance, Perks at Work.
- My Workplace - Family Fun Days, Enhanced Maternity and Parental leave, Talent/Management and Leadership programs, Various inhouse training opportunities for your personal development.
Being a global leader in the energy industry requires an inclusive and diverse environment. TechnipFMC promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion by ensuring equal opportunities to all ages, races, ethnicities, religions, sexual orientations, gender expressions, disabilities, or all other pluralities. We celebrate who you are and what you bring. Every voice matters and we encourage you to add to our culture.
TechnipFMC respects the rights and dignity of those it works with and promotes adherence to internationally recognized human rights principles for those in its value chain.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with TechnipFMC, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Metal working production and maintenance fitters (SOC 5223) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~228k in sample- Middle half £30,264–46,176
- Median £37,440
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–37,530
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. TechnipFMC holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 5223 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.