Service Engineer – Laboratory & Clean Air Equipment

About the role

We are seeking a motivated Service Engineer to join a fast‑growing specialist manufacturer of laboratory equipment. You will work in a close‑knit field‑based team, providing essential support that enables vital scientific and medical work across Northern England and occasional sites in Scotland.

Key responsibilities

• Service, install and commission laboratory and clean‑room equipment at customer locations.
• Train customers on new equipment during installations.
• Produce digital paperwork and reports in line with the latest British Standards.
• Represent the brand on‑site as the trusted technical expert.

Required profile

• Hands‑on experience maintaining or troubleshooting lab or clean‑air equipment such as safety cabinets, fume cupboards, isolators or cleanrooms.
• Practical knowledge of biological safety cabinets or related laboratory equipment.
• Full UK driving licence with willingness to travel regularly, including occasional overnight stays.
• Ability to obtain a CSCS card and, where required, DBS/security clearance.

Required skills

• Maintenance and repair of safety cabinets.
• Troubleshooting of fume cupboards and isolators.
• Commissioning of cleanroom systems.
• Use of digital reporting tools and adherence to British Standards.

What we offer

• Comprehensive training – one week at the factory, shadowing an experienced engineer, then gradual solo work.
• Top‑of‑range kit including a van, phone, laptop and testing equipment.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service.
• Overtime paid at a flat rate, £50 overnight allowance and £350 for occasional weekend work.
• Health surveillance testing.