Job Description
Field Service Engineer - Covering the South CoastSalary: £40,000 - £45,000Location: South Coast / Field BasedHours: Flexible field-based schedule starting from 9:00am. Most days consist of 1-2 planned jobs, with engineers finishing once daily work is completed.40 hours per week,Voluntary overtime at weekends if availableBenefitsCompany van & fuel cardPhone & laptop provided22 days holiday + bank holidaysPension schemeDeath in service (2x salary)Private healthcare after 1 year serviceQuarterly performance-based bonusAbout the CompanyEstablished for nearly 20 years, this independently owned specialist equipment provider has grown from a small family-run business into a respected UK-wide supplier within the healthcare and technical services sector. The company provides a full range of equipment supply, installation, servicing, maintenance, and technical support solutions, with a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and customer service.The RoleWe are looking for a Field Service Engineer to join a growing technical support team covering customer sites across the South Coast.
This is a field-based role involving installation, repair, maintenance, and support of specialist systems and equipment within customer environments.The role would suit someone with strong IT and technical engineering skills who is comfortable working independently, travelling to customer sites, and providing a high level of service in customer-facing environments.Engineers are typically assigned 2 jobs per day, with flexibility to manage their workload independently. Once jobs are completed, your day finishes. You will work from home and travel directly to sites using a company vehicle, with occasional visits to the main office for equipment and stock collection.On rare occasions, overnight stays may be required for larger installations and full lab setup projects.
All travel and hotel costs are fully covered.Full product and systems training will be provided.Key ResponsibilitiesInstallation, configuration, repair, and maintenance of specialist systems and equipmentPC and software installations across Windows, Microsoft, and Linux environmentsSupporting and learning specialist imaging and laboratory software systemsFault finding across IT, electrical, and mechanical systemsCustomer support and on-site technical assistanceAssisting with full installations and setup of new laboratory areasManaging workload and travel schedule effectivelyMaintaining professional standards and documentation on customer sitesRequirementsStrong IT skills including PC hardware and software installationExperience with Microsoft and Linux operating systemsComfortable learning new software and imaging systemsMechanical and/or electrical engineering backgroundConfident working in customer-facing environmentsFull UK driving licenceAble to work independently and as part of a teamGood time management and organisational skillsProfessional and reliable approach to customer serviceAbility to problem solve and think independentlyDesirable ExperiencePrevious field service engineering experienceExperience within medical, laboratory, healthcare, or regulated sectorsKnowledge of CRM systems or technical support softwareInstallation and commissioning experience in technical environmentsStreamline Search is a technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the United Kingdom. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying to this post you are granting us consent to process your data and contact you in relation to this application.TPBN1_UKTJ