Service Engineer
Location
UK Wide & Europe (Extensive Travel)
Salary
Up to 50,000 + Overtime + Bonus (OTE up to 64,000)
The Opportunity
We are looking for a Service Engineer to join a growing business specialising in industrial machinery within the plastics sector. This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer who enjoys travelling, problem-solving, and working on a variety of mechanical and electrical equipment across customer sites throughout the UK and Europe.
The role involves regular travel, with assignments lasting up to four weeks at a time. In return, you’ll receive comprehensive product training, excellent earning potential, and genuine career progression into a senior engineering position.
Key Responsibilities
- Installation, commissioning and servicing of specialist machinery.
- Carrying out planned preventative maintenance and breakdown repairs.
- Diagnosing and fault-finding on mechanical, electrical and control systems.
- Working on:
- Chains, belts and bearings
- Pumps and valves
- Hydraulic presses and transformers
- PLCs and HMIs
- Providing technical support and ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Completing service documentation and reports.
- Travelling extensively throughout the UK and Europe.
About You
We are open to applications from both experienced engineers and junior engineers looking to develop their career.
You will ideally have:
- Experience within the plastics or FMCG manufacturing sector.
- A recognised engineering qualification such as NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent), although time-served engineers will also be considered.
- Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills.
- A willingness to travel extensively, including European travel for up to four weeks at a time.
- Excellent communication and customer-facing skills.
Training & Career Progression
- Full training provided on the company’s specialist machinery.
- Clear progression opportunities into a Senior Service Engineer position.
- Join a growing engineering team consisting of three Service Engineers reporting directly to the Service Manager.
Why Join?
This vacancy has arisen due to continued company growth, offering long-term stability and excellent career prospects.
Package
- Salary up to 50,000
- Profit-based annual bonus of up to 14,000
- Company van and fuel card
- Company pension
- Private healthcare
- 28 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
- Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
- Days only
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