Field Service Engineer

Job Description:

Our client is 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 region.

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.

Candidates living in or close to Coventry, Leicester or Northampton are of particular interest.

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.

Please note this role involves regular travel and occasional overnight stays.

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.
• Work closely with internal teams to support customer requirements.
• Identify potential service or upgrade opportunities where appropriate.

Field Service Engineer Requirements:

• Electrical or electronic engineering background with a minimum of a level 3 qualification.
• Experience working in a field service or maintenance environment.
• Previous experience within laboratory instrumentation or similar highly desirable.
• Strong fault finding and diagnostic skills.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• IT literate.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Flexible approach with 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 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.

Ex military candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Suitable backgrounds include Royal Navy, British Army (REME), or Royal Air Force engineers with an electrical or electronic bias.