Job Description

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

• 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

• 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

• Monday to Friday

• 8-hour shifts + overtime

• Field-based, North Region (Manchester / Leeds Bradford and surrounding areas)