Field Service Engineer

Demob Job Ltd; West Midlands, Nottingham, Leicester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Performance bonus up to 10%

Life insurance

Private healthcare

Company pension

Lunch allowance

Ongoing training

Job summary

Demob Job Ltd is recruiting a Field Service Engineer to join a leading provider of laboratory instrumentation across the UK, covering the Midlands. The role involves regular travel and occasional overnight stays, with responsibilities including service, calibration and repair of specialist equipment at customer sites.

Candidates should have an electrical or electronic engineering background with at least HNC or higher, plus field service experience and a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Electrical/electronic engineering background with HNC or higher
• Experience in field service or maintenance
• IT literacy and driving licence

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned maintenance, calibration and repair at customer sites
• Diagnose faults and complete repairs to minimise downtime
• Provide on-site and remote technical support
• Prepare detailed service reports and maintain records
• Manage tools, test equipment and vehicle stock levels

Skills

Electrical engineering

Fault finding

IT literacy

Willingness to travel

Education

HNC or higher qualification in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Job description

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.