Trainee Field Service Engineer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Source BioScience Limited is an international provider of integrated state of the art Laboratory Services and Products. Headquartered in the UK, with offices in UK, Europe and the USA, Source BioScience is a fully owned subsidiary of SourceBio International plc.
This role is a field-based role and will require travel around the North West.
Job Description
Key responsibilities and duties include but are not limited to:
- Carry out maintenance and service of Company products on our own sites or installed on clients' sites in accordance with the Company Service Procedures / SOP's.
- Restock the 'service stock parts' as applicable on the designated service vehicle in order to be able to respond to and complete emergency repairs to the installed equipment.
- Ensure that the 'installed equipment' is operating within the defined limits and that all Planned Maintenance is completed in accordance with the schedules issued.
- Ensure that all Emergency Service work is completed in a timely manner maintaining the safe operation of the installed equipment.
- Ensure that all Validation work is completed in a timely manner maintaining the specification of the installed equipment.
- Complete all 'service reporting documentation' (both verbal and written) to ensure both the client and the Field Services managers are informed of the equipment status and any further actions which may be required (including any replacement parts used / required)
- Complete all 'validation reporting documentation to ensure both the client and the Field Services Manager are informed of the equipment status and any further actions which may be required, including any service work required and re-validation of specification
- Complete all works in accordance with the Company Quality Policy ensuring timely communication with the QA department highlighting any concerns which may not be covered by the documented.
- Complete all works in accordance with the Company Health and Safety Policy ensuring the safety of themselves and others.
- Ensure that all appropriate tools and equipment are maintained in a usable and safe condition in accordance with Company policy and statutory legislation.
- Work in accordance with the Company Risk Assessments and Standard operating procedures (Method statements) and highlight any concerns which may not be covered by the documented system.
- Adopt and develop a flexible working approach to ensure that all activities are completed in an efficient / timely manner.
- Manage travel arrangements to optimise time available for site attendance within cost parameters agreed with Field Service manager
We are looking to recruit a trainee engineer to shadow our current Senior engineer to gain knowledge and experience of all areas of the field service role. We will provide full support and training wiith a structured improvement plan for the successful candidate to become a fully trained Field Service Engineer. Salary will be incrementally increase as training and ability is developed in all areas including breakdowns, service and validation activites.
Starting salary is £20,000-£25,000
Additional Information
Salary: £20,000-£25,000 DOE
Excellent company benefits including:
- Fully expensed van with fuel card
- All expenses covered and daily allowance
- Company equipment
- Income Protection (to cover ill-health and sickness)
- Life Assurance up to 4x salary
- Free on-site parking
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Medicash health cash plan
- Virtual GP Service
- imProve Yourself health and wellbeing resources
- SkinVision App
- Able Futures Mental Health support
- 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
- Option to buy and sell holidays
- An extra day off on your birthday
- Cycle to work scheme
- Company pension
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Biotech & Pharmaceuticals
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Trainee Field Service Engineer roles across Source Bioscience's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Biotech & Pharmaceuticals.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £20,000 - £25,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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