Field Service Engineer, Analytical Instruments – SE UK

Scientia Talent Ltd; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Bonus scheme

Technical training

Long-term career growth

Supportive management

Job summary

Scientia Talent has partnered with a well-established manufacturer of high-precision laboratory instruments to recruit a Field Service Engineer for the South East region, covering Milton Keynes. You will perform preventative maintenance, calibration, fault diagnostics, and onsite training on advanced analytical instruments with full product training provided.

The role emphasises hands-on problem solving, customer liaison, and accurate reporting.

Qualifications

• HNC or above in an engineering or science discipline (electronics preferred) or equivalent experience.
• Field service experience on complex technical equipment.
• Strong electronic fault-finding skills.
• Organised, self-motivated, and clear communicator.
• Full, clean UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and calibration to company standards.
• Diagnose and repair faults at customer sites or in-house, providing detailed service reports.
• Install new systems and train customers on operation and routine care.
• Provide remote technical support to customers and colleagues by phone and online.
• Support the wider service team on larger multi-instrument contracts, including occasional overnight stays.
• Manage your own diary, car stock, and calibrated tools and test equipment.
• Record all activity in the CRM system and spot service and instrument sales opportunities.

Skills

Field service

Instrumentation experience

Electronic fault-finding

CRM systems

MS Office

Full UK driving licence

Education

HNC or above in engineering or science (electronics preferred)

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

Scientia Talent has partnered with a well-established manufacturer of high-precision laboratory instruments to recruit a Field Service Engineer for the South East region, covering Milton Keynes. You will perform preventative maintenance, calibration, fault diagnostics, and onsite training on advanced analytical instruments with full product training provided.

The role emphasises hands-on problem solving, customer liaison, and accurate reporting.