Field Service Engineer in Manchester

Field Service Engineer in Manchester

Manchester Full-Time 30000 - 40000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Install and maintain cutting-edge packaging machinery across various sectors.
  • Company: Join Record Packaging Systems Ltd, a dynamic and growing business.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, overtime, company vehicle, and structured training.
  • Other info: Great career progression opportunities in a supportive team environment.
  • Why this job: Be the face of our business and make a real impact with customers.
  • Qualifications: Multi-skilled engineer with a willingness to learn and good communication skills.

The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.

Location: UK (Ideally North West / Midlands based)

Travel: UK & Ireland (regular travel required)

Company: Record Packaging Systems Ltd

The Opportunity

We are seeking an enthusiastic Field Service Engineer to join a growing and dynamic business. This role is critical to maintaining our reputation for exceptional aftersales support and technical expertise across the UK and Ireland. You will be responsible for the installation, servicing, fault‑finding, and maintenance of a wide range of packaging machinery, working directly with customers across sectors including bakery, confectionery, pharmaceutical, and food manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

  • Installation and commissioning of packaging machinery (flow wrappers, VFFS, tray sealers, etc.)
  • Electrical and mechanical fault finding, diagnostics, and repair
  • Preventative maintenance and servicing in line with service agreements
  • Identifying opportunities for upgrades, spares, and service contracts

Equipment You’ll Work On

  • Horizontal flow wrappers
  • Vertical form‑fill‑seal (VFFS) machines
  • Tray sealers and thermoformers
  • Case packing and end‑of‑line automation systems
  • Conveyor systems, coding equipment, and integration lines

What We’re Looking For

  • Strong multi‑skilled engineer with willingness to learn.
  • Previous experience with packaging machinery or fast‑paced automated equipment will be an advantage.
  • Good communication skills and work ethic.
  • Comfortable to work independently.
  • Full UK driving licence.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary (based on experience)
  • Overtime opportunities and travel allowances
  • Company vehicle, tools, laptop, and phone
  • Structured training with leading European OEMs
  • Career progression within a growing business
  • Supportive team with strong technical backing

Why Join Us

At Record Packaging Systems Ltd, we pride ourselves on delivering turnkey packaging solutions backed by industry‑leading service. Our engineers are the face of the business—trusted advisors to our customers and key to our continued growth.

Apply Now

If you’re a motivated and looking to work on high‑performance packaging equipment with a reputable and expanding company, we’d like to hear from you.

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Contact Details:

RECORD PACKAGING SYSTEMS LTD. Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Field Service Engineer in Manchester

Installation and Commissioning of Packaging Machinery
Electrical Fault Finding
Mechanical Fault Finding
Diagnostics and Repair
Preventative Maintenance
Customer Communication Skills
Independent Working