Field Service Engineer
UK based (occasional European travel)
£53,500
Are you a skilled engineer with experience of installing and maintaining electro-mechanical machinery?
Do you have experience of PLCs and Mechatronic systems?
Do you have a background in FMCG or an OEM environment?
Then get in touch! Kingston Barnes are currently recruiting for a Field Service Engineer for one of our clients who are a multinational market leader in sustainable packaging solutions.
The Role: This position is a home-based field service role that includes installation, maintenance, and servicing machinery on their customer sites. You will predominantly be working in the UK, with occasional travel to Ireland and Europe. Responsibilities include:
* Installation, commissioning, and customer acceptance of new machines
* Ensuring the safe operation and maintenance of machines
* Managing scheduled maintenance of machines entrusted to you (ensuring problems are solved before they become issues for their customers)
* Assessing mechanical wear and replacing worn components
* Troubleshooting electrical and mechanical faults
* Input to the continuous improvement of the machine design
About you:
* Experience with installing, maintaining, and repairing electro-mechanical machinery
* A suitable engineering qualification in an electrical discipline
* Practical experience of PLCs
* Willingness to travel
* Experience in a customer facing position
* Experience in FMCG environments
* Experience with packaging machinery is desirable
Benefits:
* Salary up to £53,500
* Pension
* Holidays
* Company vehicle
* Overtime
* Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK to apply for this position