Field Service Engineer

Commission for Railway Regulation; Ireland; Hybrid; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regulatory body for railways is seeking a Field Service Engineer to join a specialist team focusing on advanced water treatment systems across Ireland. The role involves servicing, commissioning, and maintaining water purification systems. Ideal candidates must hold an engineering degree and have practical experience with pumps and valves. Offers competitive salary, health insurance, company pension, and a clearly defined progression path for successful applicants.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Company pension (5%)

Company van

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience is required.
• Familiarity with the operation of pumps and related systems is essential.
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Service, commission, and support advanced water purification systems.
• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance.
• Produce clear service reports and technical documentation.

Skills

Hands-on experience with pumps, motors, valves, and instrumentation

Troubleshooting ability (mechanical and electrical)

Understanding of RO and water treatment technologies

Education

Degree or diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Marine, or related engineering

Job description

Field Service Engineer – Water Treatment Systems

Location: Ireland (National Travel Required)

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00–17:00

Package: Competitive salary, health insurance, company pension (5%), company van

Progression: Team has a strong history of internal promotion

You’ll join a specialist water-treatment engineering team supporting pharmaceutical sites across Ireland.

The systems you’ll work on are mission-critical, so you’ll need solid hands‑on skills and the ability to think on your feet.

The Role

You’ll service, commission, and support advanced water purification systems used in regulated manufacturing.

Your work will take you to client sites across Ireland and sometimes Europe.

You’ll work on:

• Mechanical Vapour Compression (MVC) stills
• Reverse Osmosis (RO) systems
• Ultrafiltration units
• Water softening and carbon filtration
• Distribution systems: pumps, valves, heat exchangers, instrumentation

What You’ll Do

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance
• Commission new systems, complete testing, calibration, and performance checks
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical issues
• Work directly with clients and represent the business professionally
• Produce clear service reports and technical documentation
• Provide technical training to end‑users
• Follow cGMP, health and safety, and industry standards at all times

What You Need

• Degree or diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Marine, or related engineering
• Strong hands‑on experience with pumps, motors, valves, and instrumentation
• Solid troubleshooting ability (mechanical and electrical)
• Understanding of RO and general water treatment technologies
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel nationally and internationally

Useful Experience (Not Essential)

• Allen Bradley or Siemens PLC exposure
• GMP or FDA‑regulated industry experience
• Water filtration servicing
• Commissioning/start‑up experience

Why Apply?

• Strong progression path – recent hires have moved into senior roles
• Work with industry‑leading water purification technology
• Full support from a skilled engineering team
• Company van, pension, and private healthcare provided

If you’d like to be considered, apply directly or contact Darren Brown ([e-mail] | 061 221 714) for a confidential discussion.