Job Description
Field Service Engineer — Electrical Bias (Packaging & Automation Systems)
Base: £40,000 – £45,000 + Overtime (door-to-door) | OTE: £55k+ | Hybrid vehicle | 25 days holiday + bank holidays | Bonus | Pension (3% matched)
Location: UK-wide travel (average 1 night away per week)
The Company
We are a global leader and premium systems integrator, specialising in high-performance packaging machinery and automation solutions. Our equipment portfolio includes advanced packaging machines, multihead weighers, and integrated end-of-line systems — trusted by major food and FMCG brands across the world.
The Role
As a Field Service Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting customers across the UK with:
* Installation and commissioning of new systems
* Routine service, planned preventative maintenance (PPM), and breakdown support
* Electrical fault finding, wiring, and re-wiring (3-phase, 415V)
* Working on actuators, motors, sensors, and HMIs (inputs/outputs)
* Reading and interpreting electrical schematics
* Supporting control systems and network integration
You’ll enjoy a varied, autonomous role with limited overnight stays (average one night per week), offering a strong work-life balance.
About You
* Electrically biased engineer with a recognised electrical qualification (e.g., NVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent)
* Confident working on 3-phase (415V) machinery
* Able to read electrical diagrams and carry out complex fault finding
* Experience with actuators, sensors, motors, and control systems
* Customer-focused, professional, and flexible to travel
We welcome candidates from any capital equipment background — including engineers currently in maintenance roles who are looking to move into field service. If you have the right electrical skills and a hands-on approach, we want to hear from you.
What’s on Offer
* £40,000 – £45,000 basic salary
* Overtime paid door-to-door (realistic OTE £55k+)
* Hybrid company vehicle
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Annual performance bonus
* Pension (3% matched)
* Genuine work-life balance
Why Join Us?
Join an industry leader at the forefront of packaging technology. You'll work with premium equipment, receive excellent support and training, and enjoy a role designed to give you both technical challenge and work-life balance.
Ready to take the next step?Apply today to join our market-leading team- Dan Walton
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