Field Service Technician – Machinist – Onshore & Offshore
As a Machinist, you will play a key role in delivering precision machining services to our clients across onshore and offshore sites. You will carry out flange facing, milling, pipe cutting, drilling, and other field machining activities to the highest industry standards, often in challenging environments. This role offers variety, excellent earning potential, and clear career progression pathways.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Perform on-site machining operations, including:
Flange facing (RF, RTJ & Hub connectors)
Pipe cutting and bevelling
Milling
Drilling and tapping using a wide range of portable machining equipment
Complete bolting activities in line with TMJI 10, 11, 18, 19 & 20 standards.
Ensure all work is completed safely, accurately, and to client specifications.
Contribute to a positive safety culture by following all health and safety procedures.
Work with onshore Operations and Projects teams to plan, prepare, and deliver work scopes.
Operate effectively as part of a project team, both onshore and offshore, across the UK and internationally.
Essential Experience & Skills
Proven machining experience, ideally in energy or heavy industry sectors.
Competency in:
Flange facing (RF & RTJ flanges and Hub Connectors)
Pipe cutting and bevelling
Milling
Drilling and tapping
Bolting – TMJI 10, 11, 19 & 20 (TMJI 18 advantageous)
Ability to work offshore, onshore, and overseas.
Adherence to HSSEQ rules and safety regulations, with proactive participation in safety improvements.
Flexible attitude and willingness to mobilise at short notice.
Experience in coaching and mentoring junior or less experienced Field Service Technicians.
Offshore certifications (e.g., BOSIET/FOET, MIST, medicals).
Pass ongoing competency assessments to retain qualification and grade.
Fluent in English, written and verbal; additional languages are a plus.
Ability to read technical drawings and write reports.
Full driving license.
Desirable Experience
Heat exchanger machining experience.
Experience with portable CNC milling machines, such as GeniSYS IV or equivalent.
Work Benefits
Competitive base salary with daily site bonuses.
Opportunities to work on UK and international projects, onshore and offshore.
Challenging and varied work with a focus on precision and quality.
Clear career progression pathway, supported by an industry-recognised competency management system.