Field Service Engineer

Mirion; Vale of White Horse; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Technical training

High-profile projects

Career development

International environment

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Mirion Technologies is seeking a Field Service Engineer to join our UK team at Harwell. You will install, calibrate, test and repair nuclear measurement systems on customer sites, providing on-site and remote technical support and ensuring safety and performance standards.

You will work hands-on, travel within the UK with occasional international assignments, and collaborate with UK and international service teams. A solid electronics background and good English communication are essential.

Qualifications

• ONC in Electronics or Electrical Engineering or equivalent relevant experience is desirable.
• Strong problem-solving and fault-finding skills are required.
• Good interpersonal, organisational and communication skills in English are essential.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, calibrate, test and repair nuclear measurement systems.
• Provide on-site and remote technical support to customers across the UK, with occasional international travel.
• Troubleshoot systems, diagnose faults and implement effective technical solutions.
• Complete routine testing and calibration in line with procedures and standards.
• Maintain accurate service documentation in accordance with QHSE requirements.
• Collaborate with UK and international service teams and represent Mirion professionally.

Skills

Field service engineering

Electronics

Troubleshooting

Radiation measurement

English communication

Education

ONC in Electronics or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Mirion Technologies is a global leader in radiation detection, measurement, and protection. With over 50 years of experience and nearly 3,000 employees worldwide, we serve critical sectors including energy, healthcare, defence, and research.

We combine deep technical expertise with a strong customer focus to deliver reliable, high-performance solutions. Our mission is to protect people and the environment through innovative technologies and trusted service.

At Mirion, we foster a culture of integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement empowering our teams to make a meaningful impact every day.

You’ll join Mirion Technologies, a global specialist in radiation detection, measurement and protection, supporting critical sectors including nuclear energy, healthcare, defence and research

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Field Service Engineer to join our team based in Harwell, reporting to the Site/Technical Team Lead within the EMEA/APAC Division.

This is a hands-on, customer-facing opportunity supporting Mirion’s range of Radiological Protection Instruments, Non-Destructive Assay systems and Gamma Spectroscopy equipment.

You’ll be involved in the installation, commissioning, calibration, routine testing, fault diagnosis and repair of equipment across customer sites, as well as providing remote technical support where required. Working with a range of nuclear measurement systems, you’ll use your technical expertise and problem-solving skills to identify faults, deliver effective solutions and ensure equipment is maintained to the required standards of quality, safety and performance.

Working both independently and alongside colleagues across our UK and international service teams, this role would suit someone who enjoys being hands-on, solving technical challenges and delivering a high standard of service to customers

Key Responsibilities

• Installing, commissioning, calibrating, testing and repairing nuclear measurement systems
• Providing on-site and remote technical support to customers across the UK, with occasional international travel
• Troubleshooting systems, diagnosing faults and delivering effective technical solutions
• Completing routine testing and calibration in line with relevant technical procedures and standards
• Maintaining accurate technical and service documentation in accordance with QHSE requirements
• Working closely with UK and international service teams
• Representing Mirion professionally when working with customers

Skills & Experience

• A recognised engineering apprenticeship and a minimum ONC in Electronics or Electrical Engineering is desirable, or equivalent relevant experience or qualification
• Experience working with radiation, radiation measurement instrumentation or gamma spectroscopy would be advantageous, but isn’t essential as training will be provided
• Strong technical problem-solving and fault-finding skills
• A practical, methodical approach and the ability to work independently and use your initiative
• Excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills
• A high level of written and spoken English
• Experience on nuclear licensed sites such as AWE, Sellafield, EDF, NRS or Dounreay would also be beneficial.
• The ability to meet the UK security clearance requirements applicable to the role

What we can offer

Our employees make the difference, that’s why we can offer the following:-

• Competitive salary and benefits

• Ongoing technical training and professional development
• The opportunity to work with specialist technology on high-profile projects
• Career development within an international organisation
• A collaborative and supportive working environment