Senior Equipment Service Engineer in Cramlington

Senior Equipment Service Engineer in Cramlington

Cramlington Full-Time 38000 - 45000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Amcor

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Provide on-site equipment service and support for Meat and Dairy customers across EMEA.
  • Company: Join Amcor, a global leader in flexible packaging with a dynamic culture.
  • Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, travel opportunities, and career growth in a fast-paced environment.
  • Other info: Flexible hours and travel up to 70% across Europe, UK, and MEA.
  • Why this job: Make a direct impact on customer performance while expanding your technical expertise.
  • Qualifications: Engineering qualification and 3-5 years experience in the packaging industry required.

The predicted salary is between 38000 - 45000 £ per year.

Location: UK or Ireland

Business Group: Amcor Flexibles EMEA

Function: R&D – Field Technical Services

Contract: Permanent

About The Role

As a Senior Equipment Service Engineer, you will support Meat and Dairy customers across the EMEA region by providing timely on-site equipment service to ensure optimal performance of packaging equipment and materials. This role supports the expansion of the Amcor Moda equipment range into EMEA and offers a high level of autonomy in a dynamic, customer-facing environment. The position involves frequent travel (up to 70%) and combines hands-on equipment installation, technical troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide timely on-site and remote technical support to customers
  • Work hands-on alongside customer teams on production lines
  • Diagnose and resolve equipment, material, and product interaction issues
  • Service Amcor Moda equipment to sustain optimal performance; recommend spare parts as needed
  • Build and maintain strong, effective customer relationships
  • Deliver clear, detailed service reports, including accurate time tracking
  • Collaborate closely with Field Technical Service team and spare parts representatives

Equipment Installation

  • Support the installation and commissioning of Amcor Moda equipment at customer sites
  • Monitor equipment performance and provide intensified support during start-up phases, as required

Training

  • Deliver customer training on the correct operation and maintenance of equipment
  • Train and mentor other Equipment Service and Field Technical Service team members

What You Bring

  • Engineering qualification or equivalent experience in electrical and/or mechanical technology
  • Min. 3-5 years’ experience in the Meat and Dairy packaging industry (machinery and materials), preferably in shrink packaging equipment (e.g. rotary vacuum chamber)
  • High flexibility to travel up to 70% across Europe, UK and MEA (car, train, air)
  • Openness to flexible hours. The role will likely include working weekends and non-standard working hours to support our Customers and Business needs
  • Current, preferably clean, driving licence
  • This role involves maintenance activities on Amcor Moda equipment, consisting of hands-on manual work, the safe use of power tools, and the ability to carry out physical tasks, including occasional lifting and moving of heavy materials
  • Strong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication skills with a customer-focused mindset
  • Hands-on, pragmatic mindset
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a high level of rigour
  • Fluent in English, additional European languages are an advantage
  • Strong commitment to safety

Why Join Amcor?

  • Opportunity to play a key role in the expansion of Amcor Moda across EMEA
  • High level of autonomy in a field-based role
  • Direct impact on customer performance and product success
  • Opportunities to develop technical expertise and grow your career within a global leader
Amcor

Contact Details:

Amcor Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Senior Equipment Service Engineer in Cramlington

Technical Troubleshooting
Problem-Solving Skills
Customer Support
Equipment Installation
Training and Mentoring
Electrical Technology
Mechanical Technology