Company Description

Company: SGS

SGS are the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company.

We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 98,000 employees operate a network of 2,650 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

We deliver services that touch every part of human activity and improve millions of lives - from ensuring the safety of food, clothing, transportation, and medicine to better testing in the nuclear industry. Whatever your role, you will make an important contribution to delivering safer products, better services and keeping society connected.

At SGS, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team, you would be eligible for:

• Private medical cover (subject to eligibility criteria)
• Competitive pension scheme + Life Assurance
• Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays.
• An additional day off for your birthday
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Retailer Discounts
• Access to electric vehicle leasing scheme (subject to eligibility criteria)
• Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay.
• Length of Service Awards
• Christmas Vouchers
• Health & Wellbeing initiatives

Job Type: Permanent
Hours: 39 hours per week, Monday - Friday
Location: Field-Based (UK-wide travel required)
Salary: £30,000 - £45,000 per annum

Are you an experienced professional in gas analysis and instrumentation looking for a dynamic and challenging role? Join our team as a Field Service Engineer and make a real impact in delivering high-quality service to our extensive customer base across the UK

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine service, maintenance, and repair of gas analytical equipment, ensuring compliance with client and regulatory standards.
• Mobilise from your home-based location to deliver professional, consistent services across client sites.
• Liaise effectively with clients onsite and provide feedback to management on operational issues.
• Maintain detailed, auditable systems of work, including calibration schedules and service reports.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, delivering high-quality service and developing excellent customer relationships.
• Provide technical guidance to team members to support skill development and maintain service excellence.
• Complete all required documentation (certificates, reports, expenses) in a timely and concise manner.
• Travel across the UK, including occasional overnight stays

Skills & Knowledge

Essential:

• Strong knowledge of gas calibrations and hands-on experience in Electronics/Electrical/Instrumentation work.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software.
• Flexible, adaptable, and willing to travel.
• Proven problem-solving skills with a proactive approach.
• Detail-oriented and thrives on technical challenges.

Desirable:

• Familiarity with international standards and operational procedures.
• Experience in Gas Analyser and Gas Detector maintenance.

Essential:

• Full UK driving licence.
• HNC/HND or equivalent in Electrical, Electronic, or Instrumentation disciplines.
• GCSE Maths and English or equivalent.

Desirable:

• COMPEX EX01-EX04 certification.
• CCSNG Contractors Safety Passport.
• IOSH Working Safely certification.

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

APPLY NOW for full consideration, you can be sure that your application will be treated confidentially and impartially, and you will always receive an update within 10 business days.