Field Service Engineer – Poultry Equipment
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 {including shift allowance} + Overtime
Location: Hybrid / Field-Based (UK-Wide)
Hours: Full-Time | 8-Hour Standard Day Shift | Overtime & Weekend Availability
Please note: Candidates will not be considered without proven poultry processing equipment maintenance experience.
Syntech Recruitment is a leading engineering recruitment business, supporting some of the UK’s most prestigious OEMs and engineering firms. We are seeking a Field Service Engineer to support poultry processing equipment across multiple UK sites. This is a hybrid position based from home, with regular travel to customer locations during active shift weeks—including some weekends and overnight stays.
What’s on Offer:
* £45,000 - £50,000 depending on experience and capability
* Stable, long-term opportunity within a specialist engineering environment
* Broad exposure to a wide range of machinery and electrical systems
* Opportunity to get involved in improvement projects and development work
Field Service Engineer Responsibilities:
* Adhere to all Health, Safety and Environmental procedures and maintain a clean, safe working environment
* Conduct machine inspections, repairs, and preventative maintenance across poultry sites
* Respond to mechanical breakdowns and provide hands-on technical support
* Design, manufacture, and test bespoke tooling and equipment as required
* Maintain a professional attitude and represent Syntech and its clients to the highest standards
* Complete full training on poultry processing equipment
Field Service Engineer Requirements:
* Previous experience maintaining poultry processing machinery {ESSENTIAL}
* Minimum of 3 years’ experience in mechanical engineering or field service roles
* Strong workshop skills including welding, lathe operation, and the use of hand/power tools
* Full UK Driving Licence (required)
* Time-served apprenticeship or equivalent recognised qualification
* Competent IT skills, including use of MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Desirable Skills and Certifications
* Working at height
* COSHH awareness
* First Aid qualification
* Knowledge of food industry health and safety standards
* Forklift truck licence
* IPAF 3a licence
* Lifting and slinging certification
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