Field Service Engineer (Particle Characterisation)

ZipRecruiter; Coventry; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in particle characterisation seeks a Field Service Engineer based in Coventry. This role offers the opportunity to work independently, providing technical support, and maintaining sophisticated instrumentation across the UK. With a competitive salary and benefits including a company vehicle and private healthcare, this position is perfect for those looking to integrate within a tight-knit team while enhancing their technical skills in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Private Healthcare

Internal and external training

Qualifications

• Experience in field service or instrumentation support.
• Technical background in Engineering, Physics, or Life Sciences.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair particle characterisation instruments.
• Provide technical support remotely and on-site.
• Manage service records and update CRM systems.

Skills

Problem Solving

Technical Support

Instrumentation Knowledge

Field Service

Education

Qualification in Engineering

Qualification in Physics

Qualification in Life Sciences

Job description

Job Description

Field Service Engineer (Particle Characterisation) Coventry (Field-based) £32,000 - £45,000 + Competitive Salary + Company vehicle + Private Healthcare

Are you a Field Service Engineer with Particle Characterisation knowledge or similar, looking to work in a well-established company that has been an expert in its technical niche for over 20 years? The company offers a competitive salary, internal and external training, a company vehicle, and private healthcare.

On offer is the opportunity to join a tight-knit company that has been operating since 2003 and represents world-leading brands such as Beckman Coulter, Bettersize, and FlowCam. The company specialises in particle characterisation and material analysis, providing advanced scientific instruments and expert support to clients across pharmaceuticals, food, chemicals, material science, and beyond.

This varied and autonomous role involves installing, maintaining, and repairing particle characterisation instruments at customer sites across the UK. You will typically handle three maintenance visits and one repair per week, with 5 to 6 overnight stays per month. You will also provide technical support both on-site and remotely, maintain service records and inventory, and ensure the CRM system is up to date.

This role is suitable for a Field Service Engineer or similar with technical support experience, seeking to apply their skills in a customer-facing environment, gain exposure to advanced scientific instrumentation, and enjoy the independence of a field-based role within a growing company.

The Role:

• Install, maintain, and repair particle characterisation instruments at customer sites across the UK
• Provide remote technical support via phone and email
• Complete preventative maintenance visits, typically three per week, with occasional repairs and UK travel (including overnight stays)
• Maintain accurate service records, manage inventory, and update CRM systems

The Person:

• Background in field service, instrumentation support, or similar technical roles
• Qualification in Engineering, Physics, Life Sciences, or related discipline
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently
• Willingness to travel across the UK
• Full UK driving licence

Reference: BBBH19938A

Keywords: Field Service Engineer, Laboratory Equipment, Particle Characterisation, Engineering, Coventry, Midlands, United Kingdom, Remote Position

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