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Date Added: Sat 21/03/2026

Field Service Engineer

Derby, DE1, UK
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Company: GUIDED TALENT

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: £35000 - £37000/annum

Service Engineer (Field-Based)
UK (North & Midlands Region)
Remote / Field-Based with Travel

Our client is a specialist provider of laboratory testing equipment, supporting customers across the rubber and materials sectors. They are seeking a skilled and self-motivated Service Engineer to join their field-based engineering team.

This is a remote role offering a high level of autonomy, where you will travel directly to customer sites across the UK and occasionally Europe, carrying out servicing, calibration and repair work on specialist equipment.

Key Responsibilities

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Service, maintain and repair laboratory testing equipment at customer sites

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Calibrate electro-mechanical and electronic instruments to required standards

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Diagnose faults and carry out effective repairs

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Perform preventative maintenance and routine inspections

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Complete detailed service reports and calibration documentation

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Provide technical support and advice to customers on-site

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Identify opportunities for upgrades, servicing solutions or replacement equipment

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Support commercial activity by highlighting potential sales opportunities during visits

Requirements

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Electro-mechanical engineering background

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Proven experience servicing laboratory or industrial equipment

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Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills

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High level of attention to detail and accuracy

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Ability to work independently in a field-based role

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Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel preferred)

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Full UK driving licence

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Valid passport and willingness to travel internationally

Desirable Experience

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Experience with materials or hardness testing equipment

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Knowledge of ISO or UKAS calibration standards

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Calibration experience (e.g. ovens, presses, balances)

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Additional language skills (e.g. French) would be advantageous

What's on Offer

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Field-based role with a high degree of autonomy

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Company vehicle provided for business use

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Company pension scheme

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Health cash plan

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Employee savings scheme

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20 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service

If you are an experienced Service Engineer looking for a varied, field-based role with international exposure, our client would be keen to hear from you
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