Field Service Engineer - South West London
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Position Overview & Specifications
Are you looking for a field service role in which the work you do really matters?
Does a rewarding career with progressive, high-tech business, excite you?
Are you an experienced field service engineer seeking a meaningful role in the healthcare industry? Are you excited about the prospect of joining a forward-thinking, high-tech business that is passionate about improving patients' lives? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you at Roche Diagnostics, the world's leading provider of diagnostic equipment.
We are looking for a field service engineer with experience in diagnosing and repairing electro-mechanical, fluidic, and electronic systems. Applicants with a background in biomedical engineering, industrial engineering, automation, or aerospace (to name a few) are encouraged to apply. If you have a strong foundation in troubleshooting at the component level and have progressed to systems-level expertise, we want to hear from you.
In this important position within the Technical Services group, you will provide technical support for a variety of medical equipment. With exciting product launches and significant R&D investment in our portfolio, you will have the chance to support the growth of key business accounts across your territory and the UK. You will report to a Regional Technical Manager and be responsible for preventative, corrective, modification, installation, and out-of-hours support for specified products ranging from large to medium-sized equipment. You will also provide on-site and office-based customer training.
To be considered for this role, you should have an engineering or electrical qualification and be able to confidently represent the company at client sites. You should have good previous field service experience with high-value capital equipment and be able to build productive customer relationships in a complex environment. You may be required to travel throughout the UK on occasion, and the position is based in South West London.
At Roche Diagnostics, we are committed to investing in our people as well as our business. In addition to a competitive salary and benefits package, we offer a recognized product training program and continuous support to help you develop your knowledge, skills, and potential. If you are ready to take the next step in your professional development and make a positive impact in the healthcare industry, we encourage you to apply for this exciting field service engineer opportunity.
This position will expire on the 2nd March 2023
Who we areAt Roche, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.
Our UK Diagnostics business, headquartered in Burgess Hill, West Sussex, employs approximately 560 highly skilled individuals. We provide the industry's broadest range of diagnostics and monitoring products & services, spanning all sectors of the market: from small hand held devices used directly by patients or healthcare professionals, to large diagnostic instruments found in hospital laboratories.
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of Roche Products Ltd. At Roche Products we believe diversity drives innovation and we are committed to building a diverse and flexible working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion or belief, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability or age. We recognise the importance of flexible working and will review all applicants’ requests with care. At Roche difference is valued and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Biotech & Pharmaceuticals
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Field Service Engineer - South West London roles across Roche's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Biotech & Pharmaceuticals.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £39,898 - £52,372 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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