Mechanical Field Service Engineer (Fuel Systems, Pipework & Tanks)

Greater Manchester | UK-wide travel

About Crown Oil Environmental

Crown Oil Environmental is a UK leader in fuel storage, environmental engineering and fuel-system infrastructure. We deliver installation, maintenance and system modification services across domestic, commercial and industrial environments.

Due to continued growth, we are looking for a Mechanical Field Service Engineer to join our engineering team, supporting fuel tank and pipework works across the UK.

Role Overview

This is a hands-on, field-based engineering role working across fuel systems, pipework and storage tanks.

The role involves a balanced mix of installation and system modification, including new tank and pipework installations as well as system alterations, tank relocations and recommissioning works.

Work is varied, typically involving multiple jobs per week across domestic, commercial and light industrial sites.

You will act as the primary pipework and tank specialist within the team, working alongside fuel service engineers, groundworkers and electrical engineers to deliver safe, compliant and high-quality installations.

Key Responsibilities

• Install fuel pipework systems (steel and UPP) to required standards

• Carry out installation, replacement, relocation and decommissioning of fuel tanks

• Safely disconnect, move and recommission fuel tanks and associated pipework

• Modify and adapt existing fuel systems to meet site requirements

• Inspect, test and maintain fuel storage and distribution systems

• Diagnose and repair faults on tanks, pipework and fuel lines

• Support tank lining and integrity works (disconnection and reconnection)

• Read and interpret technical drawings and adapt to site conditions

• Ensure all work is completed safely, compliantly and to a high standard

• Work closely with internal engineers and support subcontractors where required

About You

This role would suit a pipefitter, fuel engineer, tank installer or mechanical field service engineer with direct experience working on fuel systems, fuel pipework or storage tanks.

You will be comfortable working independently on-site and taking responsibility for planning and delivering your own work to a high standard.

You will have practical, hands-on experience installing, modifying or maintaining fuel systems, including pipework and tanks, and be confident working in safety-critical environments.

You take pride in delivering neat, compliant installations and are able to adapt to real site conditions, solving problems as they arise.

You will be used to working across a range of sites and environments, managing your time effectively and communicating clearly with colleagues and customers where required.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven hands-on experience working with fuel systems, fuel pipework or fuel storage tanks

• Experience installing, modifying or maintaining fuel lines, tanks or associated systems

• Strong practical and problem-solving skills in a fuel, oil or hazardous liquid environment

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings

• Good understanding of HSE and safe systems of work

Requirements

• Full UK driving licence

• CSCS card

• NVQ Level 2/3 in Pipefitting, Mechanical Engineering or similar

Desirable (Training Provided Where Required)

• Experience with UPP, OPW or Franklin Fueling systems

• Confined Space training

• SPA Petrol Passport

• IPAF / PASMA

• Welding or fabrication experience

What We Offer

• Competitive salary plus paid overtime (enhanced rates)

• Company vehicle and fuel card

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

• Pension scheme

• Ongoing training and development

• Stable, long-term work (not project-based)

• Supportive and experienced team environment

Apply

If you have direct experience working with fuel systems, tanks and pipework and are looking for a varied, hands-on engineering role within a growing specialist business, we would like to hear from you.