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About the Role
We are seeking a technically skilled and customer-focused Packaging Equipment Engineer to join our engineering team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the installation, commissioning, servicing, troubleshooting, and ongoing technical support of advanced packaging machinery and equipment.
We are particularly interested in candidates with a strong background in electrical and electronic systems, ideally with experience working on automated machinery, PLCs, drives, sensors, HMIs, and associated control systems.
This is a hands-on engineering role requiring a combination of technical expertise, problem-solving ability, and strong customer-facing skills. You will work closely with customers, internal engineering teams, and colleagues across the business to ensure packaging equipment operates safely, efficiently, and reliably.
Key Responsibilities
- Install, commission, maintain, service, and repair packaging machinery at customer sites.
- Diagnose and resolve electrical, electronic, control, and mechanical faults on complex packaging equipment.
- Troubleshoot PLC-controlled machinery, industrial control systems, sensors, actuators, variable-speed drives, servo systems, and HMIs.
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, pneumatic diagrams, and technical documentation.
- Carry out machine commissioning and ensure equipment is correctly configured and operating to specification.
- Provide technical support to customers both remotely and on-site.
- Identify recurring faults and recommend improvements to machine reliability and performance.
- Assist with machine upgrades, modifications, retrofits, and equipment optimisation.
- Work with PLC and automation systems to diagnose faults and, where appropriate, make software or parameter adjustments.
- Liaise with technical, engineering, production, and customer service teams to resolve technical issues efficiently.
- Provide customers with clear guidance and training on the operation, maintenance, and safe use of equipment.
- Complete service reports, commissioning documentation, and other technical records accurately. xgikmsk
- Maintain a high standard of health and safety while working on customer sites.
- Represent the business professionally and build strong Please click on the apply button to read the full job description
Packaging Machinery Engineer employer: Highgrove Recruitment Group
As a Field Service Engineer with us, you'll join a dynamic team that values your expertise and offers a supportive work culture. We provide ongoing training and career development opportunities, ensuring you can grow your skills while enjoying benefits like a company vehicle and overtime options. Located in a vibrant area, our commitment to excellent customer service and employee satisfaction makes us an outstanding employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding work.
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Highgrove Recruitment Group Recruitment Team
