Field Services Engineer

Network Scientific Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A life science and healthcare company is seeking a Field Service Engineer to test and validate equipment at client sites across the UK. The ideal candidate will possess Level 3 qualifications in electrical/mechanical engineering and experience in laboratory environments. Responsibilities include calibration, troubleshooting, and on-site training for clients. This role offers a competitive salary, company vehicle, and an inclusive work environment. Interested applicants should be eligible to work in the UK.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company vehicle

Friendly and inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Be qualified to Level 3 in electrical/mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• Hold qualifications in HVAC or related equipment in laboratories within the pharmaceutical and life science sectors.
• Have a high standard of literacy and numeracy.
• Be experienced in installation, commissioning and service of building service and equipment in laboratories.
• Demonstrated ability to use instrumentation such as manometers, anemometers, bolometers.
• Be a confident user of IT and in particular Microsoft Office Packages.

Responsibilities

• Testing and validation at client sites across the UK and Ireland.
• Calibration of instruments and gauges.
• Fault finding and troubleshooting.
• Site surveys and feasibility reports.
• Delivery of client training for operations and maintenance.
• Provide on-site and remote support for test equipment.

Skills

Service engineering experience

Installation and commissioning of laboratory equipment

Use of measuring instruments

Teamwork

IT proficiency (Microsoft Office)

Attention to detail

Education

Level 3 in electrical/mechanical engineering

Qualifications in HVAC or related equipment

Tools

Manometers

Anemometers

Bolometers

Sound level meters

Temperature and humidity meters

Job description

Do you have service engineering experience working in a Life Science or Healthcare environment? Do you have expertise in clean rooms and biocontainment? Are you looking for an exciting and unique challenge with a rapidly growing business?

Our client are a specialist life science and healthcare company who work with a range of clients including universities, pharmaceutical manufacturers and the NHS. They provide expert advice and knowledge in relation to clean room environments, biocontainment and laboratory set-up, providing a high level of service in order to support their clients achieve their goals with relation to establishing new laboratories and expanding existing ones. Due to growth, they are now looking to recruit a Field Service Engineer to join their team, ideally based in the North West UK.

Responsibilities will include

• Testing and validation at client sites across the UK and Ireland
• Calibration of instruments and gauges
• Fault finding and troubleshooting
• Site surveys and feasibility reports
• Delivery of client training for operations and maintenance
• Provide on-site and remote support for test equipment
• Provide daily updates on works to the operations team and ensure all company policies, procedures are adhered to and that all Health & Safety requirements are always met
• The position is homebased but travel to client sites will be required

To be considered for the role you will

• Be qualified to Level 3 in electrical / mechanical engineering or equivalent
• Hold qualifications in HVAC or related equipment in laboratories within the pharmaceutical and life science sectors
• Have a high standard of literacy and numeracy
• Be qualified or be time-served in related engineering discipline preferably within life science and healthcare sectors
• Be experienced in installation, commissioning and service of building service and equipment in laboratories
• Demonstrated ability to use instrumentation such as manometers, anemometers, bolometers, sound level meters and temperature and humidity meters
• Be able to work effectively as part of a team
• Be highly organised and with strong attention to detail
• Be a confident user of IT and in particular Microsoft Office Packages e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook Full driving licence
• Ideally have experience of Biocontainment and Cleanrooms

You will be rewarded with a friendly, inclusive working environment and competitive salary and company vehicle, as well as the opportunity to join a great business at an exciting time.

For more information or to apply, please contact Chris Vinter .

Due to the volume of applications received on a daily basis, we find it incredibly difficult to respond to each and every one. Should you not hear back from us within two weeks, please assume your application was unsuccessful on this occasion.

Network Scientific is an award-winning science recruitment agency specialising in the provision of temporary, permanent and contract recruitment services to the scientific and related technical industries. We’re an ethical and knowledgeable consultancy passionate about our candidate care.

If you feel this role is not right for you but are interested in other opportunities in the scientific sector, please take a look at our company website.

Please note that all applicants for this role should be able to prove that they are legally entitled to work in the UK. Network Scientific Recruitment, part of Network Scientific Ltd. is an Employ