Service Engineer in South East

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)