At a Glance
- Tasks: Install, maintain, and refurbish FMCG equipment while solving technical challenges.
- Company: Join a leading engineering business with a strong customer base.
- Benefits: Earn £40,000 - £45,000 plus overtime, company van, and private healthcare.
- Other info: Field-based role with opportunities for travel and career development.
- Why this job: Enjoy variety and problem-solving in a fast-growing specialist sector.
- Qualifications: Level 3 Electrical Engineering qualification and PLC fault-finding skills required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 45000 £ per year.
We are recruiting an Field Service Engineer to join a growing engineering business specialising in the installation, maintenance and refurbishment of FMCG equipment.
This is a varied role combining service, fault finding, installation and commissioning work across a broad range of machinery.
The company is an established market leader with a strong customer base and offers genuine earning potential through overtime and call‑out opportunities.
The Role
- You will work both independently and alongside a team of engineers carrying out:
- Installation and commissioning of new and refurbished equipment
- Planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
- Reactive breakdown support and fault finding
- Mechanical, electrical and hydraulic repairs
- Equipment refurbishment and relocation projects
- Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and continuous improvement activities
- Typical Duties
- Electrical fault finding on 24V and 3‑phase systems
- PLC fault finding and diagnostics
- Control panel assembly and wiring
- Fixed wiring installations and modifications
- Reading and interpreting electrical schematics
- Hydraulic fault finding and repair
- Mechanical strip down and rebuild of equipment
- Installation and commissioning at customer sites
- Providing telephone and on-site technical support
What We're Looking For
- Level 3 qualification in Electrical Engineering
- 16th, 17th or 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
- PLC knowledge and fault‑finding capability
- Ability to work independently and make decisions on‑site
- Strong problem‑solving and Root Cause Analysis skills
- Full UK driving licence
- Willingness to travel nationally and stay away when required
- The Working Pattern
This is a field‑based role covering the UK, Ireland and occasional European sites.
The position includes
- Monday to Friday, 8am - 5pm
- Regular overtime opportunities
- On‑call rota of 1 week in 5
- Overnight stays, occasionally up to 7 consecutive nights
- Occasional night and weekend working depending on customer requirements
Package & Benefits
- Door‑to‑door pay
- Company van and fuel card
- Company credit card
- Mobile phone
- Tablet (optional)
- Private healthcare after 6 months
- Enhanced holiday pay
- Ongoing training and career development
- In‑house and external technical training
This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys variety, likes solving problems and wants to work for a business that is growing quickly within a specialist sector.
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