Service Engineer in Chelmsford

Field Service Engineer – Mechanical / Electrical (Packaging Machinery)Essex (UK & Ireland travel)£40,000-£45,000 + overtime + benefits + full training

Are you a hands‐on Engineer who loves getting stuck into machinery, travelling, solving problems, and keeping production lines running? If so, this is a brilliant opportunity to join a long‐established, respected engineering business supplying specialist labelling systems and checkweighing machinery to manufacturers across the UK & Ireland. With 30+ years\’ expertise and exclusive partnerships with leading European OEMs, we\’re a trusted technical partner to multinational brands and growing SMEs alike. Now, due to ongoing demand, we\’re looking for another skilled Field Service Engineer to join the team.

The RoleWorking across customer sites UK-wide, you\’ll provide full technical support on a range of machinery—including installation, commissioning, servicing, repairs and breakdown response. You\’ll enjoy a varied, hands‐on role involving:

Mechanical strip‐downs, rebuilds and assembly work

Fault‐finding and repairs on electrical systems

Basic PLC work (diagnostics, adjustments, I/O checks)

Wiring, testing and checking control panels & looms

Supporting customers on‐site, delivering clear, confident technical advice

Ensuring machinery performance, uptime and accuracy on labelling/checkweighing systems

Every day is different and you\’ll be out meeting customers, solving problems and keeping lines running.

What We\’re Looking For

2+ years\’ experience in a Field Service or Technical Engineer role

Background with labelling systems, packaging machinery, automation, or similar industrial kit

Strong electrical skills – wiring, fault‐finding, schematics, basic PLC knowledge

Good mechanical ability – tools, strip‐downs, fitting, cutting/grinding, assembly

Ability to prioritise, plan routes, and work independently out in the field

Confident communicator with great customer service skills

Full UK driving licence

Engineering qualification (HNC/HND/apprenticeship) is beneficial but not essential

Welding experience is a bonus but not required

Why Join?

Work with industry‐leading machinery & exclusive technologies

Supportive, friendly team with the stability of a larger group behind them

Excellent training on specialist systems

Plenty of travel, autonomy and varied work

Strong package and opportunities to grow your technical skillset

If you\’re an Engineer who loves variety, problem‐solving and being the person customers rely on, we\’d love to hear from you. Apply now or drop us a message for a confidential chat.

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