Job Description

Field Service Engineer - Meritics Ltd (UK-Wide Travel)

Location:

Field-based (UK-wide)

Job Type:

Full-time

Salary:

Competitive, based on experience

Vehicle:

Car/van options available

Travel:

5-6 nights per month on average in hotels (expenses covered)

About Us

At

Meritics Ltd

, we are specialists in

particle characterisation technologies

, supporting laboratories and research facilities across the UK. We provide sales, service, and application support for leading scientific instruments from some of the world's most respected manufacturers.

We pride ourselves on offering a

friendly, agile, and less corporate working environment

--where your voice is heard, your expertise is valued, and your work makes a real difference.

The Role

We are currently seeking a

Field Service Engineer

to join our growing team. This is a

customer-facing role

supporting and maintaining particle characterisation instruments across

the entire UK

.

Responsibilities:

Install, maintain, and repair particle characterisation systems and related instruments ensuring Preventative Maintenance Inspections and modifications are completed within the specified time frames. Providing proactive and responsive technical telephone and email support, ensuring that our customers are successful using their instrumentation. Travel to customer sites across the UK, with

5-6 overnight hotel stays per month

- (An average week would consist of 3 PM visits and 1 repair) Maintain accurate service records and car inventory, update our CRM system, and follow internal reporting procedures. Represent Meritics Ltd with professionalism and technical competence. Assistance at Conferences and Exhibitions may be required

Ideal Candidate Profile

We're looking for someone who is technically strong, self-motivated, organised, and personable.

Required qualifications and experience:

A minimum HNC

(or equivalent) in a relevant technical subject

Degree

in a science or engineering discipline (desirable) Hands-on experience with

scientific or laboratory instrumentation

(desirable) Must have excellent troubleshooting, diagnostic, and communication skills. Able to work with all types of people, from Professors to Directors and Support staff and Colleagues Must be comfortable working independently and managing your own schedule. Must have a Full UK driving licence with acceptable driving record and ability to travel overseas if required Previous Particle Characterisation experience (desirable)

What We Offer

Competitive salary

, reflective of your skills and experience. Workplace pension and private healthcare options Choice of

company car or van

for travel. Company credit card and full expense reimbursement. Training and development in niche scientific technologies. A

supportive, close-knit team

environment where your work matters. Opportunity to work with

leading UK academic, pharma, and industrial labs

.

Join Us

If you're looking for a role where you can apply your technical expertise in a

dynamic, meaningful way

, while avoiding the red tape of a large corporate, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 32,000.00-45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company car Company pension Private medical insurance
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Leighton Buzzard LU7 4GP

Reference ID: MER-2025