Field Service Engineer - Electrical

CV Technical; Oxford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Life insurance

Company vehicle and equipment

Full product training

Home-based / field-based working

Full UK Driving Licence

Job summary

CV Technical is seeking a Field Service Engineer - Electrical to install, service, test, fault-find and repair specialist laboratory containment equipment across the UK. The role requires strong electrical testing and fault-finding skills and the ability to work independently at customer sites.

Travel nationwide with occasional overnight stays, read and interpret schematics, perform safety testing and certification, and provide technical support.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Electrical qualification or equivalent.
• Experience as Field Service Engineer or Testing & Commissioning.
• Experience with electrical testing, inspection and fault diagnosis.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and servicing of specialist equipment.
• Diagnose and rectify electrical, electronic and mechanical faults.
• Install, commission and test new equipment at customer sites.
• Complete electrical safety testing, inspection and verification.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Provide technical support and advice to customers.

Skills

Electrical testing

Fault finding

Reading schematics

Customer service

Driving licence

Education

Level 3 Electrical qualification

Tools

Digital multimeters

Continuity testers

Insulation resistance testers

PAT equipment

Job description

Field Service Engineer - Electrical

Salary: £35,000 - £43,000 per year

We’re looking for an electrically trained Field Service Engineer to install, service, test, fault-find, commission and repair specialist laboratory containment equipment across the UK.

You’ll need strong electrical testing and fault-finding skills, previous field service experience and the confidence to work independently at customer sites.

The role involves nationwide travel, with occasional overnight stays required.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and servicing of specialist equipment.
• Diagnose and rectify electrical, electronic and mechanical faults.
• Install, commission and test new equipment at customer sites.
• Complete electrical safety testing, inspection and verification in line with company procedures.
• Carry out airflow performance and functional testing following full training.
• Complete service, testing and certification documentation accurately.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and technical drawings.
• Repair and replace electrical and mechanical components.
• Calibrate and verify equipment performance where required.
• Provide technical support and advice to customers.
• Maintain the company vehicle, tools and calibrated test equipment.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with health & safety legislation and relevant industry standards.
• Maintain a professional approach when working at customer sites.

Essential Requirements

• Level 3 Electrical qualification or equivalent.
• Previous experience as a Field Service Engineer, Electrical Service Engineer, Electrical Maintenance Engineer or Testing & Commissioning Engineer.
• Experience with electrical testing, inspection and fault diagnosis.
• Competent using electrical test equipment, including:
  • Digital multimeters
  • Continuity testers
  • Insulation resistance testers
  • PAT equipment (desirable)
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Experience working safely on electrical equipment.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Willingness to travel nationwide and stay away overnight when required.

The Ideal Candidate

You’ll be a practical and self‑sufficient engineer with strong electrical knowledge, excellent diagnostic skills and a professional approach to working with customers.

Experience within the laboratory, clean air, ventilation or containment sectors would be advantageous, but full product training will be provided.

Benefits

• £35,000 - £43,000 per year.
• Company pension.
• Life insurance.
• Home-based / field-based working.
• Company vehicle and equipment.
• Full product training.Experience: Clean air industry experience is desirable.
• Licence: Full UK Driving Licence required.
• Work Authorisation: Must have the right to work in the UK.
• Location: Field-based / UK-wide travel