Service Engineer – Agilent HPLC

Location: Site based in Slough with regional travel as required

Our client is an industry leading manufacturer of high quality laboratory equipment and an approved service provider for Agilent HPLC systems!

They are growing at pace and increasing the range of instruments that they can service and support which means that no two days will ever be the same for you!

You will have the best of both worlds in this role as you will be a dedicated onsite engineer for an amazing pharmaceutical client in your local area but will still have the opportunity to travel to other client sites in the region when required!

If you are already a Field Service Engineer or Site Engineer with experience servicing HPLC/Chromatography instruments (ideally Agilent HPLC!) then please continue reading and apply today!

The requirements of the Service Engineer – Agilent HPLC:

• Previous experience as either a Field Service Engineer or Site Engineer ideally with experience servicing Agilent HPLC systems as this is the key focus in this role
• You could be working for Agilent right now as an Engineer or for a third party service company such as KRSS, Jaytee Biosciences, LC Services with experience servicing Agilent HPLC
• You could also have experience as an Engineer servicing other OEM HPLC systems such as Perkin Elmer, Waters, Shimadzu, AB Sciex
• You will hold either an Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical or Electro-Mechanical) qualification or a Chemistry/Life Sciences degree (you could also be qualified by experience)
• Experience of working in GLP & GMP environments would be an advantage
• Must hold a Full UK driving licence and valid Passport
• Experience of effective verbal communication skills in a customer facing or customer service environment, with excellent telephone manner

The role of Service Engineer – Agilent HPLC:

• Carry out repairs, calibration, and servicing for Agilent HPLC systems (1100, 1260, 1290 etc) and other laboratory equipment as required
• Maintain up to date knowledge of the Company’s products and services and current research to keep customers and potential customers informed and maintain the company’s profile
• Maintain data and provide accurate reports to deadlines
• Always maintain adequate amounts of stock and equipment to minimise customer downtime and ensure compliance with contractual objectives
• Develop and maintain effective customer facing communication and questioning skills to determine the issues to be resolved
• Intermediate level IT skills in MS Office and report writing in Word & Excel
• Ensure customer field service reports are completed and any surplus parts are returned to the office within a 48-hour time frame

Benefits: 

• Base Salary Circa: £40,000 – £46,000 DOE
• Fully Expensed Company Car
• Pension
• Company Credit Card
• 25 Days Holidays + 8 Bank Holidays
• Laptop & Phone

For more information about the role or to apply send your CV now to oliver.gill@langtonhowarth.com or call Oliver today on +44 (0) 113 243 3499

Langton Howarth also operates a recommend a friend referral scheme. So, if you know someone would be good for this role, email your nominated candidate’s name and contact details in confidence via email too, and we will ensure you receive £100.00 (o/e) of vouchers from a high street retailer of your choice once we have successfully placed the person referred by you.

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