Field Service Engineer- Pharmaceutical Equipment

Field Service Engineer- Pharmaceutical Equipment

Location: Bristol , Avon Salary: 25000 - 35000 per annum + Mercedes Van and Bonus Date posted: 07/06/2012 16:02 Job type:Permanent Company: MaxAd Contact: Operations Team Ref: Totaljobs/MaxAD 1762B Job ID: 53679751

Field Service Engineer (Electrical /Mechanical): A multi-skilled (electrical /mechanical) Field Service Engineer with analytical and fault finding skills is required to service Pharmaceutical Process Equipment in the field, including some installation and commissioning.

The Field Service Engineer will join a leading provider of GMP Servicing of High Quality Process Equipment and Systems to the Pharmaceutical and Biotech Industries. Applicants will live within commuting distance of the Bristol area office, and be willing to travel across the UK and Ireland carrying out regular service visits to a portfolio of pharmaceutical manufacturing customers.

Field Service Engineer responsibilities:
* Service and validation of Pharmaceutical Process Equipment, including pure water and pure steam systems, steam sterilizers and lyophilisers.
* On-site calibration of instruments and components
* Completion of service procedures and reports
* Sourcing of parts & materials for service work
* Emergency call-outs
* Liaison with customers, including trouble-shooting by telephone and in the field
* Applying best practice in all aspects of Health and Safety including preparation of risk assessments and method statements

The work can include lifting and carrying, climbing of steps and ladders, working in limited spaces, and working alone. A company Mercedes van will be provided for business use.

Skills & Experience:
* An experienced multi-skilled engineer with both electrical and mechanical expertise
* Analytical with an ability to fault find.
* Methodical with good attention to detail, including completion of detailed service reports
* Able to read electrical drawings and piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs)
* Proficient with MS Office applications, particularly Word & Excel
* Numerate
* Good written and oral communication skills
* Able to work on own initiative and to a high standard, both in a team and individually.
* Customer focused and well presented.
* Clean driving licence

Any experience in Manufacturing Process Equipment used in the Pharmaceutical or Food Industries or equipment using water and steam would be helpful but NOT essential as full training will be provided.

The package includes:
* Starting salary 25,000 - 35,000 dependent on experience
* Discretionary bonus
* Corporate clothing
* Subsistence allowance
* All tools and equipment
* Medical Insurance cover after 1 year's service