Field Service Engineer (Lab Equipment)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Today
£40,000 – £45,000 pa

Salary

£40,000 – £45,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Posted
30 Apr 2026 (Today)

Benefits

Bonus Company car Other benefits

Field Service Engineer (Lab Equipment)
£40,000 - £45,000 + Bonus OTE 52K + Company Car + Benefits
Cambridge, Covering UK

Are you a Service Engineer with experience working on lab equipment looking for an autonomous role where every day is different, working on state-of-the-art equipment within a global market-leader?

Are you looking to join a company recognised for investing heavily into their employees, through ongoing training and development?

In this Monday to Friday role, you will be servicing, repairing and maintaining a variety of lab equipment such as cascade and ultra-low temperature refrigeration devices . You will cover primarily a London patch, with occasional travel further afar when engineers need cover.

This company is the UK wing of a global leader in the supply and service of bespoke laboratory equipment used in universities, hospitals and pharmaceutical research institutions. They are looking to expand their UK maintenance team.

This role would suit a Service Engineer with experience working on laboratory equipment, looking to broaden their skill set and progress their career within a company they will be proud to represent.

The Role:

  • Servicing, repairing and maintaining ultra-low temperature lab equipment
  • Full training on biomedical freezers and cascade refrigeration devices
  • 40 hours a week, flexible working hours
  • Covering UK and Europe, staying away from home often

The Person:

  • Service Engineer or similar
  • Lab equipment background


Job Reference: BBBH 24177

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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