Field Service Engineer

Armagh
3 weeks ago
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Are you looking for a career that will utilise your hard-earned skills whilst changing people’s lives?
My client specialises in supplying, maintaining and repairing bespoke medical equipment in hospital laboratories across the UK and now have an immediate requirement for an additional Field Service Engineer based in Northern Ireland - Belfast, Newry, Armagh, Omagh or Ballymoney.
You will be joining a globally recognised company, who are market leaders within their field, carrying out site surveys and installations, maintenance and remote support, repairs and upgrades of their bespoke medical devices.
Initially you will complete training in two international locations to familiarise yourself with their equipment and processes.
Field Service Engineer Requirements:

  • Hold a minimum Level 3 Qualification – ideally electrical or electronics.
  • Ability to use electronic test equipment.
  • Willingness to learn.
  • Happy to work away from home when required.
  • Ideally, understand IT and Computers.
  • Hold full UK driving licence and passport.
    Field Service Engineer Benefits:
  • £39,000 and £42,000 depending on skills and experience.
  • Monday to Friday working hours.
  • Company van, mobile phone, laptop, branded uniform, PPE and tools provided.
  • Annual performance related bonus.
  • Pension and private healthcare schemes.
  • Travel expenses paid.
    NOTE – Our client encourages applications from candidates from both commercial and ex-military backgrounds, Royal Navy, British Army, Royal Air Force with mechanical/electronic/electrical engineering bias

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