Systems Service Engineer

Location: Bristol

Contract: Full -time, Permanent

Reports to: General Manager

Company Overview

We are UK specialists in the design, manufacture and support of High Vacuum Systems and Freeze Dryers.

Based near Bristol, we serve across several sectors including nuclear and decommissioning, pharma and defence. We’re a hardworking and friendly team and our people are our most valued asset.

Duties will include:

• Deliver services for specialist process equipment, including vacuum degassing and drying systems, gas sampling and particulate collection units, and nuclear monitoring systems
  
• Perform planned maintenance and breakdown support
  
• Troubleshoot faults across EC&I, mechanical and vacuum systems
  
• Ensure safety compliance with site protocols and regulations
  
• Communicate technical findings, provide recommendations and produce clear service reports
  
• Support internal engineering, system builds, testing, commissioning and technical schematic reviews
  
• Provide field feedback for design enhancements
  
• Travel across the UK for servicing, undertaking overnight stays when required to support our nationwide customer base
  

Skills & Experience

• Good technical foundation with ability to apply and develop hands -on skills across engineering environments
  
• Practical understanding of electrical, control and instrumentation systems
  
• Experience with vacuum or gas applications (e.g., compressors, instrumentation, pressure monitoring)
  
• Strong fault -finding aptitude
  
• Knowledge of high -vacuum systems
  
• Eligibility to develop into an SQEP (Suitably Qualified & Experienced Person) for nuclear work (training provided)
  
• Excellent communication skills
  
• Full, clean UK driving licence
  
• Willingness to travel and work away from home
  
• Exposure or experience in regulated industries is desirable (nuclear, aerospace, pharma, defence, etc.)
  
• Existing SC/CTC security clearance desirable or the ability to obtain
  

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary (depending on experience)
  
• Full technical and nuclear systems training, including SQEP competence development
  
• Company vehicle, tools and equipment provided
  
• Pension and benefits package
  
• Career development opportunities in a growing specialist organisation
  
• Sociable hours – Monday to Thursday 8:00 to 16:30 and 15:00 finish on a Friday
  
• Allocated paid breaks