Field Service Engineer - Leicester, UK

Leicester, England, gb on site Until 8/23/2026 First posted May 22, 2026 Last posted May 22, 2026
Job description

Anton Paar Ltd, a leader in laboratory instrumentation and services, is seeking a Field Service Engineer to join our successful and highly motivated team. Based within the Coventry, Leicester, Northampton region, you will support customers across the Midlands and South of the UK, delivering expert maintenance, calibration, and repair services across a broad portfolio of advanced analytical technologies.
This is a varied and dynamic role working across multiple industries and applications.

  • Plan and perform preventative maintenance and calibration activities in line with Anton Paar Corporate Service Standards, completing all required documentation accurately.
  • Diagnose and execute instrument repairs at customer sites (or in-house where required), providing detailed service reports.
  • Deliver remote technical support via telephone and online channels to customers and colleagues.
  • Collaborate flexibly with the wider service team to support large, multi-instrument contracts, including travel and occasional overnight stays.
  • Maintain van stock to KPI standards, ensuring efficient replenishment and maximising first-time fix rates.
  • Keep all tooling and test equipment in full working and calibrated condition.
  • Identify and generate sales leads for instruments and service opportunities during service visits.
  • Accurately record service activities, communications, and parts usage within the CRM system.
  • HNC (or higher) in an Engineering discipline – Electronics preferred.
  • Proven field service experience working on complex analytical instrumentation at customer sites.
  • Experience with systems utilising compressed gases, vacuum systems, and potentially hazardous substances.
  • Ability to interpret scientific/analytical data and resolve technical customer queries.
  • Competence using standard electronic test equipment.
  • Strong organisational skills with clear written and verbal communication abilities.
  • IT literate, ideally with experience using CRM systems; proficient in MS Office applications.
  • Self-motivated, flexible, and willing to travel with occasional overnight stays.
  • Full, clean UK driving license.
  • Attractive base salary plus company & performance related bonus.
  • Company car
  • Full technical training will be provided to ensure your success
  • A competitive package of benefits.
  • Potential for growth within a dynamic company.
About this role

Summary

Maintain, calibrate, and repair complex analytical instruments at customer sites across UK Midlands.

Job title

Field Service Engineer

Experience level

proven field service experience

Industry

laboratory instrumentation

Location requirements

Leicester, UK, on-site with travel flexibility

Salary

Attractive base salary plus company & performance related bonus

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

engineeringelectronicsdiagnosetest equipmentdriving license

Preferred skills

communicationcrmms office

Specializations

analytical instrumentationelectricalmechanicalcalibrationmaintenance
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Leicester, UK

On-site City