Location: MK43 8TW, Bedford, Bedfordshire, South East, UKField Service Engineer (Electrical Bias)Location: Bedford (UK-wide travel, approx. 2 nights away per week) Salary: £40,000 + Overtime (Time & Half Weekdays/Saturdays, Double Time Sundays & Bank Holidays)Benefits:25 days holiday + bank holidaysCompany hybrid vehicle6% pension contributionDeath in service benefitPaid travel time (outside of standard hours)About the CompanyOur client is a leading UK OEM of label verification and coding machinery, supplying automation and inspection systems to high-speed FMCG production environments. Their equipment plays a key role in end-of-line packaging, ensuring accuracy and compliance in coding and marking applications.This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing, technically advanced engineering team working with some of the biggest names in food, beverage, and consumer goods manufacturing.The RoleThis is a hands-on Field Service Engineer position combining electrical, software, and mechanical skills
a true triple threat engineering role. Youll be responsible for installation, commissioning, maintenance, and service support of label verification and coding systems across the UK.Youll split your time between workshop-based preparation and testing (Bedford) and UK-wide field service work (average 2 nights away per week).Key ResponsibilitiesInstall, commission, and service label verification and coding machinery on customer sites nationwide.Read, interpret, and modify electrical schematics and circuit diagrams.Diagnose and repair electrical faults on 240V and 3-phase systems using tools such as a DVM (Digital Volt Meter).Write or modify basic electrical scripts and software parameters.Work with HMI interfaces, sensors, motors, inverters, and networking (IP configuration, device communication).Troubleshoot and resolve software and control system bugs (HCAP/HSAP systems experience beneficial).Carry out mechanical adjustments and basic repairs as required.Provide technical support, documentation, and customer training where needed.Maintain a high standard of customer service and professionalism.Key RequirementsStrong electrical background
ideally apprentice-trained or equivalent hands-on experience.Ability to read and modify electrical diagrams and schematics.Comfortable working on 240V and 3-phase equipment.Competent in using electrical test equipment (DVM etc.).Good working knowledge of software, networking, HMIs, sensors, motors, and inverters.Basic mechanical aptitude (assembly, fault-finding, adjustments).Strong IT literacy and interest in system networking or controls.Full UK driving licence essential.Willingness to travel nationally and stay away up to 2 nights per week.Whats on OfferCompetitive £40,000 base + paid overtime (Time & Half / Double Time)Company vehicle (hybrid) for business and personal usePaid travel time outside normal hours25 days holiday + bank holidays6% company pensionDeath in service coverExcellent technical training and career developmentPlease contact Dan Walton on 01254 781300 or email daniel @ serlimited.comSER-INTPBN1_UKTJ