Field Service Engineer - Midlands and South UK

  • Harrington Recruitment
  • May 01, 2026
Full time Engineering

Job Description

Field Service Engineer Midlands & South UK (Coventry, Leicester, Northampton region)

A leading provider of laboratory instrumentation and services is seeking a Field Service Engineer to join a successful and highly motivated team.

Based in the Midlands, you will support customers across the region and the South of the UK, delivering expert maintenance, calibration and repair services across a broad portfolio of advanced analytical technologies.

This is a varied and dynamic role working across multiple industries and applications. Full technical training will be provided to support your development and success.

Key Responsibilities
  • Plan and perform preventative maintenance and calibration activities in line with company service standards, ensuring accurate documentation
  • Diagnose faults and carry out instrument repairs at customer sites (or in-house where required), providing detailed service reports
  • Deliver remote technical support via telephone and online channels to customers and internal teams
  • Collaborate with the wider service team to support large, multi-instrument contracts, including travel and occasional overnight stays
  • Maintain van stock to KPI standards, ensuring efficient replenishment and maximising first-time fix rates
  • Ensure all tools and test equipment are maintained in a fully operational and calibrated condition
  • Identify and generate sales leads for instruments and service opportunities during customer visits
  • Accurately record service activities, communications and parts usage within the CRM system
Requirements
  • HNC (or higher) in an Engineering discipline (Electronics preferred)
  • Proven field service experience working with complex analytical instrumentation
  • Experience working with systems involving compressed gases and potentially hazardous substances
  • Ability to interpret scientific or analytical data and resolve technical queries
  • Competence in the use of electronic test equipment
  • Strong organisational skills with clear written and verbal communication
  • IT literate, ideally with experience using CRM systems and proficient in MS Office
  • Self motivated, flexible and willing to travel, including occasional overnight stays
  • Full, clean UK driving licence
What's on Offer
  • Competitive base salary plus company and performance related bonus
  • Company car
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Opportunities for career progression within a growing organisation