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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:
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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.
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Key Responsibilities: What will you do? 😎
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Commissioning, servicing, troubleshooting, repair and installation of instruments on customer sites mostly in the UK and EMEA.
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Providing outstanding technical support – on-site and remotely.
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Training customers on instrument operation and servicing.
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Responsible for accurate inventory control of company property.
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Undertake training in related products to allow for expanded service coverage.
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Maintain electronic records of service visits and other enquiries and retain associated documentation.
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Work with other departments as well as external contractors to ensure customer needs are met with efficiency and integrity.
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Share experience and methodology of product services and applications with colleagues.
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Contribute to knowledge-base to allow continued improvement of work efficiency and effectiveness.
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Carry out other duties that may be considered vital to ensure efficient running of the service department.
Preferred Experience, Education, Skills and Abilities:
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Engineering/electronics (diploma or degree) or other relevant technical qualification.
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Hands-on field service experience supporting, installing, servicing and fixing automation.
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Ability to read engineering drawings and to quickly diagnose and resolve technical analytical problems in each situation.
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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.
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Outstanding customer service and interpersonal skills.
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Showing integrity even when under stress and pressure.
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‘Can Do’ approach and philosophy with ability to learn new things related to the job.
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Computer skills with experience of using Microsoft Office products.
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Valid passport and clean European driving license and ability to travel unrestricted throughout the region.
Desired Skills/Qualifications
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Ability to communicate in German or any additional language(s) will be a huge benefit.
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Understanding of communication protocols including Modbus, Ethernet, etc.
What’s in it for you!?
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Competitive remuneration package and bonuses.
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Excellent benefits.
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Company car, phone and laptop.
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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!