Field service engineer III - South UK

Posted:
1/11/2026, 8:44:37 PM

Location(s):
England, United Kingdom ⋅ Hemel Hempstead, England, United Kingdom

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Customer Success & Support

Workplace Type:
Remote

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Laboratory Setting, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

About Thermo Fisher Scientific: We are a global leader in scientific innovation and record over $40 billion in revenue with an industry-leading R&D investment we are committed to making the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

Our Mission: Be a part of our mission to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. We embrace diversity in experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives and you will be joining over 120,000 colleagues and together, we make a global impact for our customers and the people they serve—start your story at Thermo Fisher Scientific and transform your career trajectory!

The Role: As a Field Service Engineer with Unity Lab Services, you'll provide technical expertise for Gas Chromatography  & Mass spectrometry primarily in the South of the UK, ideally situated in the Surrey or Hampshire regions but adjacent territories would be considered.  Occasional travel throughout UK and Ireland would also be required.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver exceptional customer service through high-quality installations, repairs, and maintenance
  • Provide technical support for the instrumentation in your field of expertise.
  • Resolve technical issues efficiently while following safety protocols and guidelines
  • Coordinate with team members to optimise work schedules
  • Manage company assets including parts inventory and equipment
  • Submit accurate and timely service and expense reports

Required Qualifications:

  • Background in Electronics, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, or related fields
  • Self-motivated with strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills
  • PC proficiency and ability to work with specialised software
  • Valid UK Driving License
  • Availability to travel within territory (Monday-Friday with occasional overnight stays)
  • Excellent written and verbal English communication skills

Preferred:

  • 1+ year experience operating or servicing analytical equipment or related application support.
  • Knowledge of Gas chromatography with Mass spectrometry.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary, annual bonus, and company car
  • Comprehensive health, wellness, and retirement benefits
  • Career advancement opportunities within a global organisation

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Website: https://www.thermofisher.com/

Headquarter Location: Waltham, Massachusetts, United States

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 2006

IPO Status: Public

Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Debt

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