Field Service Engineer/Scientist

Chemists/Scientists - Why You Should ApplySwap the lab bench for the open road: If you''re a chemist, laboratory technician or laboratory analyst who knows your way around a GC, GC-MS or HPLC and you fancy a change of scene, this Field Service Engineer role could be it.No two days the same: One day you''re installing a new instrument, the next you''re diagnosing a tricky fault or talking a customer through best practice. You''ll see different sites, different labs and different problems - not the same four walls.A real say in how you work: You''ll plan your own days and manage your own patch. There''s plenty of support from the in-house service team when you need it, but you won''t be micromanaged.Company car sorted: You get a company car (usually a hybrid) or a car allowance if you''ve already got finance on a vehicle. All your business mileage, fuel and hotels are paid for - so the travel costs you nothing.Be honest with yourself about the travel: This role is around 80-90% out on the road, with overnight stays away from home most weeks. If that excites you rather than worries you, read on.Location: Home-based with UK-wide travel.What you''ll do as the Field Service Engineer:Install, maintain and repair analytical instrumentation at customer sites, working hands-on with hardware, software and applications.Diagnose and resolve faults using a logical approach, with remote support from colleagues when you need it.Keep customers ahead of problems by advising on best practice ..... full job details .....