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Service Engineer

Chorley
2 weeks ago
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Do you have field service engineering experience working in regulated environments? Do you have experience of working with refrigeration, HVAC and F-Gas equipment? Are you looking for a new challenge with a unique and rapidly growing business?
Our client are a longstanding and highly reputable company who specialise in a range of equipment for the Pharmaceutical and Scientific industries. Working collaboratively with their customers, they create tailored solutions to suit individual requirements and deliver a high quality client service. They are now looking to recruit a Field Service Engineer to join their friendly and supportive team.
Responsibilities will include conducting calibrations, scheduling and conducting site service work, routine maintenance of test equipment, conducting validation of test equipment as well as validation of test methods. Implementation of the Quality System as per QMS training, filing of non-conformance reports. You will look after customer communication relating to all aspects of calibration work, as well as participation in customer/UKAS annual audits, preparation and feedback for lab meetings and management review for key topics. You will be required to complete IQ/OQ documentation/protocols/calibration certificates and provide technical support via phone and email. The role will be site based in Chorley when not visiting client sites across the whole of the UK.
To be considered for the role you will have experience within a field service engineering role within the Pharmaceutical or Scientific industries. You will also hold a degree in an Engineering discipline or similar relevant qualification. Experience in refrigeration, F-GAS and HVAC would be a big bonus. Furthermore, you should be self-motivated, proficient in IT, and possess strong attention to detail and communication skills. You should also be able to work well as part of a team as well as autonomously and have the ability to communicate effectively both internally and externally. A driver’s licence and own transport will also be required, as will a valid passport.
You will be rewarded with a friendly, inclusive working environment, competitive salary and company benefits 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 Employment Business/Agency

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