Service Engineer (High Vacuum Systems / EC&I)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Thornbury; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment agency is seeking a Service Engineer with experience in Electrical, Control, and Instrumentation and high vacuum systems. Located in Thornbury, this role involves troubleshooting, delivering services for specialist equipment, and requires travel across the UK. Applicants must have a practical understanding of the relevant systems and be able to achieve Security Clearance. The position offers a salary range of £45,000 - £50,000 with generous benefits.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday

Discretionary Bonus

Training to become SQEP

Qualifications

• Practical understanding of electrical, control, and instrumentation systems is essential.
• Experience with vacuum or gas applications is crucial.
• Candidates must be able to achieve Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver services for specialist process equipment.
• Troubleshoot faults across EC&I, mechanical, and vacuum systems.
• Provide field feedback for design enhancements.

Skills

Electrical, Control and Instrumentation systems

Vacuum or gas applications

Able to achieve Security Clearance

Job description

Service Engineer (High Vacuum Systems / EC&I)

£45,000 - £50,000 + 25 Days Holiday + Discretionary Bonus + Training to become SQEP + Mon to Fri Days Only + Workshop Based with 6 weeks Travel a Year

Thornbury, Bristol

Overview

Are you an experienced service engineer with experience of Electrical, Control, and Instrumentation or high vacuum systems, looking to work for a company with unique expertise in the design, manufacture, and support of High Vacuum Systems and Freeze Dryers? Would you like to work for a company that owns its own patents on valuable technology used in the nuclear and decommissioning, pharma and defence industries? On offer is a unique opportunity to work for a niche business with excellent training with the person who invented, designed and built the machinery now used in critical industries across the UK. This role would suit an engineer with experience in ED&I or high vacuum systems with a genuine passion for learning and development who would like to work with some of the most talented individuals in industry.

Responsibilities

• Deliver services for specialist process equipment, including vacuum degassing and drying systems, gas sampling and particulate collection units, and nuclear monitoring systems
• Troubleshoot faults across EC&I, mechanical and vacuum systems
• Communicate technical findings, provide recommendations and produce clear service reports
• Provide field feedback for design enhancements
• Travel across the UK for servicing, undertaking overnight stays when required to support our nationwide customer base for 5-6 weeks of the year

Qualifications

• Practical understanding of electrical, control and instrumentation systems
• Experience with vacuum or gas applications (e.g., compressors, instrumentation, pressure monitoring)
• Able to achieve Security Clearance

If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

Keywords: High Vacuum Systems, ED&I, Electrical, Control & Instrumentation, SQEP, Suitably Qualified and Experienced Person, Security Clearance, SC/CTC

Reference Number: BBBH21681A

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The remuneration offered will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.