The Opportunity:
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Type: Field-based (home-based)
Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM (flexible)
About the Role
Avantor is seeking an experienced Field Service Engineer to join the UK Service team, covering a key territory in and around London.
This is a field-based role focused on providing technical support across laboratory equipment, ensuring installation, maintenance, calibration, and repair activities are delivered to a high standard while maintaining strong customer relationships.
Key Responsibilities
* Install, service, and repair laboratory equipment across client sites
* Perform calibration, validation, and preventative maintenance
* Diagnose faults and resolve technical issues independently
* Deliver a high-quality customer experience on-site
* Provide technical guidance and support to customers
* Plan and manage service visits efficiently within the assigned territory
* Identify opportunities to support service and product offerings
Candidate Profile
* Degree or diploma in Electrical, Electronic, or Mechanical Engineering
* Minimum 3+ years' experience in field service or technical support
* Strong electronic and electrical troubleshooting skills
* Experience working across multiple types of equipment or products
* Ability to work independently in a field-based role
* Strong customer-facing and communication skills
* Problem-solving mindset with the ability to learn new technologies
* Full, clean UK driving licence
* Willingness to travel across the assigned territory
Location Requirement
Candidates should ideally be based in or near the following areas:
* Surrey
* Buckinghamshire
* Hertfordshire
* Greater London
Proximity to these locations is important to ensure efficient travel and effective coverage of the customer base.
Additional Information
* Travel required across the South UK / London area
* Ongoing technical training, including quarterly sessions
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Applications are encouraged from candidates with relevant technical experience who are comfortable working independently and engaging directly with customers.
Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Why Avantor?
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The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!
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