Service Engineer

The role

You'll represent our client on customer sites and keep laboratory fume cupboards, safety cabinets and extract systems safe, compliant and reliable. The work is varied: you could be at a secondary school one day and a university research lab or hospital the next.

What you'll be doing

* Carrying out planned servicing and COSHH Regulation 9 / LEV examinations on fume cupboards, recirculatory filtration cabinets and safety cabinets

* Doing performance testing such as face velocity and containment checks, and recording the results accurately

* Finding and fixing mechanical, electrical and airflow faults, including fans, controls, alarms, sashes and ductwork

* Replacing filters and parts, and carrying out remedial work

* Helping install and commission new equipment on lab projects

* Producing clear service reports and compliance certificates

* Following site safety rules, including permits, risk assessments and method statements

* Giving customers practical advice and spotting opportunities for upgrades or replacements

What our client is looking for

* A background as a field service engineer, maintenance engineer or HVAC/ventilation engineer, or in a similar technical role

* Sound mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills

* An understanding of airflow, extraction or LEV systems, or a willingness to learn (full training is provided)

* Confidence working on your own, managing your day and talking to customers professionally

* Good attention to detail when testing and writing reports

* A full UK driving licence

Nice to have

* Experience with fume cupboards, safety cabinets or laboratory equipment

* Knowledge of BS EN 14175 or COSHH LEV testing, or a P601 qualification

* An electrical qualification, such as City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3

* CSCS card or SSSTS

* Experience working in schools, universities, healthcare or lab environments (DBS check required)
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed