Field Service Engineer

I am recruiting for my client, a leading provider of specialist laboratory instrumentation supporting customers across a wide range of industries throughout the UK. Due to continued growth, they are now seeking a Field Service Engineer to join their established team, covering the Midlands. Please note this role involves regular travel and occasional overnight stays.

Candidates living in or close to Birmingham, Nottingham, Leicester are of particular interest.

This is an excellent opportunity for an electrically biased engineer to join a highly respected organisation offering full training, long term career development and the chance to work with advanced technology.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the service, maintenance, calibration and repair of specialist equipment at customer sites. You will also provide technical support and build strong working relationships with clients.

Field Service Engineer Responsibilities:

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance, calibration and repair of equipment at customer sites.
• Diagnose faults and complete repairs efficiently, ensuring minimal downtime for customers.
• Provide technical support both on site and remotely.
• Complete detailed service reports and maintain accurate records.
• Maintain tools, test equipment and vehicle stock levels.

Field Service Engineer Requirements:

• Electrical, electronic engineering or scientific background with a recognised qualification to a minimum of an HNC or higher qualification.
• Experience working in a field service or maintenance environment.
• Previous experience within laboratory instrumentation or similar is highly desirable.
• Strong fault finding and diagnostic skills.
• IT literate.
• Full, clean UK driving licence.
• Flexible approach with a willingness to travel and stay away from home occasionally.

Field Service Engineer Benefits:

• Salary negotiable depending on skills and experience.
• Company car.
• Achievable performance related bonus of up to 10%.
• Life insurance and private healthcare.
• Company pension scheme.
• Allowances for early starts and late finishes.
• Lunch allowance provided.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Opportunity to work with advanced technology.
• Stable, growing organisation with long term career prospects.