At a Glance
- Tasks: Install, service, and repair cutting-edge packaging machinery across the UK.
- Company: Join a well-established manufacturer with a supportive team culture.
- Benefits: Earn £40,000 – £48,000, enjoy 24 days holiday, and travel expenses covered.
- Other info: Ongoing training available and opportunities for career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic environment while developing your engineering skills.
- Qualifications: 2+ years in mechanical or electrical engineering; PLC fault finding experience preferred.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
A well-established packaging machinery manufacturer is seeking a Multi Skilled - Field Service Engineer to join their growing UK service team. This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer to make a real impact in a dynamic and expanding environment, with exposure to cutting-edge machinery and supportive team culture.
Field Service Engineer £40,000 – £48,000 (DOE)
Location: Swindon
- 24 days holiday + bank holidays
- Hotel and food expenses all covered
- Fully expensed quality company vehicle/van
- 3% pension contribution
- Life Insurance 4X salary
Additional Info:
- Travel required around M4 corridor/Birmingham – typically one customer site visit per day
- Occasional overnight stays (around 2 nights per week), all costs fully covered
- Balanced travel workload across the service team
- Ongoing training and development available, including upskilling on PLCs and systems
Responsibilities:
- Installing, servicing, maintaining and repairing packaging machinery at customer sites across the Northeast and Scotland
- Carrying out mechanical work such as replacing bolts, nuts, chains, pulleys, gearboxes, sprockets, and working with pneumatics/hydraulics
- Supporting electrical tasks including motors, drives, relays, pumps, cylinders, and inverters
- Fault finding on PLCs
- Interpreting electrical and mechanical schematics
- Diagnosing and resolving faults with minimal supervision
- Delivering outstanding service and building rapport with customers
Key Requirements:
- 2+ years' experience in mechanical or electrical engineering (packaging experience preferred but not essential)
- Solid knowledge of mechanical systems, including pneumatics or hydraulics
- Competent in basic electrical engineering – including 1-phase and 3-phase
- Experience of fault finding on PLCs
- Engineering qualification Level 3 or higher (electrical or mechanical discipline)
- A self-motivated team player who's comfortable with UK-wide travel
- A positive attitude and ambition to grow with the company
If you are interested in applying for this opportunity or wish to receive further information, please contact Sean Turton.
Field Service Engineer in Westminster employer: SER (Staffing) Ltd
Join a well-established packaging machinery manufacturer as a Field Service Engineer in Swindon, where you will thrive in a supportive team culture and have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology. With competitive benefits including a fully expensed vehicle, generous holiday allowance, and ongoing training for professional growth, this role offers a rewarding career path in a dynamic environment that values your contributions and development.
