Service Engineer
Metalworking Fluids, Industrial Cleaners & Rust Preventatives | UK Field Based
Ready to take your machining or fluid management experience out onto customer sites? This opportunity is ideal for someone with a background in CNC machining, precision engineering, or metalworking fluids who wants to move into a more autonomous, field-based technical role. You’ll work directly with manufacturers across the UK, helping customers improve machining performance, extend tool life, and optimise production processes using specialist industrial fluids and chemical solutions.
Blending hands-on technical support with relationship management, this role offers the chance to step beyond the shop floor while still applying your engineering knowledge every day. Working autonomously across Oxfordshire, you’ll partner closely with engineering, production, and procurement teams while playing a key role in developing long-term customer accounts.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct on-site servicing and monitoring of metalworking fluids, coolants, lubricants, and cleaning systems
Perform fluid analysis including pH, concentration, contamination, tramp oil, and bacterial testing
Troubleshoot machining and fluid performance issues to improve tool life and process efficiency
Deliver clear technical reports and maintain accurate service documentation
Support product trials, new implementations, and customer training activities
Identify opportunities to grow existing accounts through additional products and services
Build strong customer relationships across manufacturing and engineering environments
Manage your own regional visit schedule while maintaining high service standards
Must-Haves
Experience with metalworking fluids, industrial lubricants, or related technical products
Understanding of CNC machining and precision engineering operations
Experience carrying out on-site testing and fluid condition monitoring
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Ability to work independently in a field-based role
Good IT and reporting skills
Nice-to-Haves
Experience in a technical service and sales support role
Knowledge of coolant management systems and fluid control equipment
Engineering or technical qualification
What’s in it for you?
Join a globally active, family-owned business with strong technical expertise
Direct access to leadership and fast decision-making
Ongoing technical training and career development opportunities
Competitive salary and performance-related incentives
Collaborative, people-focused culture where your contribution is valued