Service Engineer (Field & Site-Based)
UK Wide (occasional travel to Ireland)
We are recruiting for a Service Engineer to join a specialist engineering business operating within the food manufacturing and packaging sector. This is a hands‑on role combining both on‑site installation work and field service support, offering variety and technical challenge.
Working Hours
Monday to Friday
8:30am - 4:30pm
Day shifts
The Role
This is a 50/50 split between site-based project work and field service engineering. You will be involved in building, installing, maintaining, and fault‑finding on food processing and packaging machinery across the UK, with occasional travel to Ireland.
Key Responsibilities
- Panel wiring and electrical assembly (site-based work)
- Service, maintenance, and repair of food and packaging machinery
- PLC fault finding and diagnostics
- Work with inverters, single‑phase and three‑phase motors
- Attend breakdowns and provide timely technical support
- Support installation and commissioning of machinery
- Ensure all work is carried out in line with safety standards
Requirements
- NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical/Engineering discipline
- Background in manufacturing, ideally within the food industry
- Experience with PLC fault finding
- Strong electrical skills including panel wiring
- Knowledge of inverters and motors (single & three phase)
- Full UK driving licence
- Willingness to travel across the UK and occasionally internationally
Salary & Benefits
- Salary up to £40,000
- Company pension (NEST scheme)
- Health scheme
- Company van provided for work use (not personal use)
- 22 days holiday + bank holidays
Training & Progression
Product‑specific training provided
Opportunity to develop technical expertise within a niche sector
Small team environment offering hands‑on experience
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