Careers

Flexible Lab Solutions work with a broad range of customers across the life sciences sector. We passionately believe in developing people and helping create new talent for the future. We are fully committed to being a fair and equal employer.

Please contact the main office via the contact form, if you would like to apply for any of the roles listed.

 

About

A career with FLS

We are always on the look out for exceptional talent. If you wish to apply speculatively, please submit your current CV with a covering letter to arden@flexible-lab-solutions.co.uk – we look forward to hearing from you.

 

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Current Vacancies

Field Service Engineer | Laboratory Automation Systems
Job Title: Field Service Engineer - UK, Ireland & Europe  

 

Work Schedule: Standard (Mon-Fri) + Overtime 

Environmental Conditions: Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat etc.)

Job Description: 

  • Position Summary: We are on a quest for a hardworking initiative taker with a positive demeanour to commission, start-up, service and install our range of robotic laboratory automation, and other systems if required, on sites in the UK, Ireland and mainland Europe. 

  • Key Responsibilities: What will you do? 😎 

    • Commissioning, servicing, troubleshooting, repair and installation of instruments on customer sites mostly in the UK and EMEA. 

    • Providing outstanding technical support – on-site and remotely.

    • Training customers on instrument operation and servicing.

    • Responsible for accurate inventory control of company property.

    • Undertake training in related products to allow for expanded service coverage.

    • Maintain electronic records of service visits and other enquiries and retain associated documentation.

    • Work with other departments as well as external contractors to ensure customer needs are met with efficiency and integrity.

    • Share experience and methodology of product services and applications with colleagues. 

    • Contribute to knowledge-base to allow continued improvement of work efficiency and effectiveness.

    • Carry out other duties that may be considered vital to ensure efficient running of the service department.

 

Preferred Experience, Education, Skills and Abilities: 

  • Engineering/electronics (diploma or degree) or other relevant technical qualification.

  • Hands-on field service experience supporting, installing, servicing and fixing automation.

  • Ability to read engineering drawings and to quickly diagnose and resolve technical analytical problems in each situation.

  • Willingness to travel over 70% of working time to customers in the UK and EMEA, and occasionally outside the region - often at short notice. Weekend travel may be required as the need arises - but rarely.

  • Outstanding customer service and interpersonal skills. 

  • Showing integrity even when under stress and pressure.

  • ‘Can Do’ approach and philosophy with ability to learn new things related to the job.

  • Computer skills with experience of using Microsoft Office products.

  • Valid passport and clean European driving license and ability to travel unrestricted throughout the region.

 

Desired Skills/Qualifications

  • Ability to communicate in German or any additional language(s) will be a huge benefit.

  • Understanding of communication protocols including Modbus, Ethernet, etc.

 

What’s in it for you!?

  • Competitive remuneration package and bonuses.

  • Excellent benefits.

  • Company car, phone and laptop.

  • Training, career progression and opportunities within a world leading company in serving science.

 

Interested in joining us? Please feel free to email Tom at tom.martin@flexible-lab-solutions.co.uk - we look forward to hearing from you! 

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