Systems Service Engineer

Daniel Owen Ltd; Thornbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized engineering firm in Thornbury is seeking a Systems Service Engineer with strong EC&I expertise to provide on-site servicing and maintenance of specialized systems. The role involves diagnosing issues across various systems, ensuring compliance with nuclear protocols, and facilitating communication with clients. Candidates should possess practical experience and a willingness to travel throughout the UK for service activities, with training provided to work towards SQEP status for nuclear sites. Competitive salary and full-time hours offered.

Qualifications

• Strong EC&I expertise for servicing engineered systems.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues.
• Willingness to undertake training for nuclear systems.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair specialist process equipment.
• Perform planned maintenance and respond to breakdowns.
• Comply with nuclear site protocols and regulations.
• Communicate service findings clearly to customers.

Skills

Strong technical foundation

Practical electrical experience

Experience with vacuum or gas systems

Excellent troubleshooting skills

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of high-vacuum systems

Job description

Job Title: Systems Service Engineer (EC&I)

Hours: Full Time (Monday - Thursday 8:00 - 16:30 and 15:00 Finish on a Friday.)

Location: Thornbury, Bristol

Reports to: General Manager

We are looking for a technically capable engineer with strong EC&I (Electrical, Control & Instrumentation) expertise to provide on‑site servicing, maintenance, and project support for specialised engineered systems at both company facilities and customer locations including nuclear, pharma and defence builds.

The role suits candidates from a systems engineering or EC&I background who are confident working with electrical, mechanical, and vacuum‑based equipment, and who are willing to undertake training on nuclear‑specific systems. The successful applicant will work toward becoming recognised as a Suitably Qualified and Experienced Person (SQEP) for nuclear site activities. During the initial training period, some tasks may be supervised or restricted until full SQEP competency is achieved.

Key Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair a range of specialist process equipment, including vacuum and degassing systems, gas sampling/analysis units, and nuclear sampling and monitoring systems
• Perform planned maintenance tasks and respond to equipment breakdowns
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues across electrical, control, instrumentation, mechanical, vacuum and refrigerant‑based systems
• Work safely and ensure compliance with nuclear site protocols, permits to work and regulatory requirements
• Communicate service findings clearly to customers and provide technical recommendations
• Produce accurate, detailed service reports and supporting documentation
• Support internal engineering activities when not on customer sites, including:
  • Assisting with assembly, testing and commissioning of systems
  • Reviewing and contributing to technical drawings, P&IDs and instrumentation schematics
  • Providing feedback from site experience to inform design improvements
• Travel throughout the UK for service activities, including occasional week‑long site assignments

Skills & Experience

• Strong technical foundation with the ability to apply and develop hands‑on engineering skills
• Practical electrical, control and instrumentation experience
• Experience working with vacuum or gas systems, including compressors, instrumentation and pressure monitoring
• Excellent troubleshooting and fault‑finding abilities
• Ability and eligibility to work toward SQEP status for nuclear sites (training provided)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of high‑vacuum systems
• Full, clean UK driving licence
• Willingness to travel and work away from home as required

If you are interested in the above position, please apply below.