Field Service Engineer

South East London
9 months ago
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Our client is a global provider of scientific solutions, helping laboratories around the world enable advancements in many areas such as pharmaceutical, food, environmental and healthcare. They are currently looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Field Service Engineer to join their team covering customer sites across London & South East.

As a Field Service Engineer, you will travel to customer sites to carry out repairs, maintenance and installations of complex diagnostic & Life Science equipment with an initial focus on Reproductive Health Screening instruments. Within this role you will be responsible for scheduling your own time, providing on-site user training and ensuring documentation is correct and up to date.

The ideal candidate will have/be:

  • A HNC or equivalent in Electrical & Mechanical Engineering

  • A full driver’s licence

  • A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar field service environment.

  • Comfortable with extensive & overnight travel

    Full training on the instruments will be provided with this role and you will be rewarded with a competitive salary, company car, bonus and additional benefits.

    Applications for this position are also invited from ex-military personnel with an Electrical & Mechanical Engineering background.

    Apply now to learn more about this opportunity!

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