Field Service Engineer – Electrical

Field Service Engineer – Electrical

Salary: £35,000 – £43,000 per year

We’re looking for an electrically trained Field Service Engineer to install, service, test, fault-find, commission and repair specialist laboratory containment equipment across the UK.

You’ll need strong electrical testing and fault-finding skills, previous field service experience and the confidence to work independently at customer sites.

The role involves nationwide travel, with occasional overnight stays required.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and servicing of specialist equipment.
• Diagnose and rectify electrical, electronic and mechanical faults.
• Install, commission and test new equipment at customer sites.
• Complete electrical safety testing, inspection and verification in line with company procedures.
• Carry out airflow performance and functional testing following full training.
• Complete service, testing and certification documentation accurately.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and technical drawings.
• Repair and replace electrical and mechanical components.
• Calibrate and verify equipment performance where required.
• Provide technical support and advice to customers.
• Maintain the company vehicle, tools and calibrated test equipment.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with health & safety legislation and relevant industry standards.
• Maintain a professional approach when working at customer sites.

Essential Requirements

• Level 3 Electrical qualification or equivalent.
• Previous experience as a Field Service Engineer, Electrical Service Engineer, Electrical Maintenance Engineer or Testing & Commissioning Engineer.
• Experience with electrical testing, inspection and fault diagnosis.
• Competent using electrical test equipment, including:
  • Digital multimeters
  • Continuity testers
  • Insulation resistance testers
  • PAT equipment (desirable)
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Experience working safely on electrical equipment.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Willingness to travel nationwide and stay away overnight when required.

The Ideal Candidate

You’ll be a practical and self-sufficient engineer with strong electrical knowledge, excellent diagnostic skills and a professional approach to working with customers.

Experience within the laboratory, clean air, ventilation or containment sectors would be advantageous, but full product training will be provided.

Benefits

• £35,000 – £43,000 per year.
• Company pension.
• Life insurance.
• Home-based / field-based working.
• Company vehicle and equipment.
• Full product training.

Experience: Clean air industry experience is desirable.

Licence: Full UK Driving Licence required.

Work Authorisation: Must have the right to work in the UK.

Location: Field-based / UK-wide travel.