Research And Development jobs in United Kingdom

Location:

United Kingdom

Ref:

REF3733J

Job Function:

Smiths Detection, part of Smiths Group, is a global leader in threat detection and screening technologies for aviation, ports & borders, defense, and urban security. Our expertise is spread across 5 R&D centers, 21 Global Offices and 7 Manufacturing Sites with 3000 Brilliant minds globally contributing for over 40 years at the frontline which enables us to deliver the solutions needed to protect our society from any threat and illegal passage of explosives, prohibited weapons, contraband, toxic chemicals, and narcotics. Every minute of every day, our technology and talented team members help to make the world a safer place - https://youtu.be/JmcKLJTrHLc

Provide expert-level technical support, lead operational improvements, and mentor team members while serving as a key contact for complex technical challenges.

This is a 12 month FTC and covers all of the South East of the UK, as far north as Northampton and as far south as Kent, supporting existing Field Service Engineers at Airports within the region.

Strong preference for candidates who have proven repair/maintenance experience of CT / Xray machines.

We are also not able to provide sponsorship for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards during all operations.
• Take ownership of advanced troubleshooting, installation, and maintenance tasks.
• Lead and mentor teams in resolving technical issues and developing solutions.
• Conduct customer training on equipment operations and best practices.
• Implement and monitor continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery.
• Act as a liaison with stakeholders, ensuring alignment on technical objectives and solutions.
• Participate in Service sales opportunities and assist with promoting and implementing revenue programs.
• Maintain a high technical knowledge level and serve as the Champion on a specific product or a range of products.
• Review all logs for open issues and prepare formal reports to customers as necessary.
• Provide technical support to customers and other service professionals as required.
• May participate in site surveys, pilot program service activities, attend meetings, champion special projects and prepare exclusive reports.
• Assess product/equipment performance based on field support data; recommend modifications or improvements.
• Establish and maintain a close relationship with senior level FSE’s and Product Specialists to support the needs of the customer and remain aware of current technical trends.
• Exercise every available measure to control and minimize costs.
• Lead installation of new equipment at customer sites, working collaboratively alongside Smiths Detection’s programs and installations teams and various subcontractors and customer stakeholders.
• Act as the designated on-call person according to the relevant regional on-call roster, to provide remote and in-person technical support to customers.
• Act as a key point of contact for technical and customer escalations.
• Assist with supervisory and management responsibilities from time to time as required.
• Conduct in-depth equipment log files analysis, system performance analysis, detailed reporting.
• Develop detailed technical documentation for installation and projects.
• Utilize remote access to the equipment to support customers and other team members in issues resolution.
• Address high-level fault escalations and rectifications, ensuring customer requirements met and learnings shared with the wider service team.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Electronics Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in field service, including leadership roles or advanced technical challenges.

Skills

• Exceptional technical expertise and leadership abilities.
• Ability to work autonomously while delivering high-impact results.
• Strong interpersonal and project management skills with a strategic focus.
• Possess excellent organizational, communication, interpersonal skills with the ability to multi-task several projects at once.
• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to handle stressful situations.
• Commitment to compliance and operational excellence.
• Computer literacy; competency in use of all programs within MS Office Suite and aptitude for learning specialized software programs.
• Must be able to lift/carry 80 lbs.
• Must be confident in the operation of carts, hoists, davit cranes, pallet jacks or other devices as defined in the manuals and Technical Advisory documentation.
• Job requires full body mobility.
• Must be able to work safely in varied environments and around dangerous industrial equipment.

Join us for a great career and competitive compensation & benefits whilst keeping the world a safer place.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Detection, Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website (www.smithsdetection.com/careers).