Job Description
Service Engineer — Mechanical Bias with Electrical Understanding
ANYWHERE IN THE UK
Location: Remote (UK-wide travel, option for European travel)
Salary: £35,000 + overtime (OTE ~£45,000+)
2 night away per week
Benefits: Company vehicle, Surface Pro, mobile phone, 2 night away per week
About the Company
Join a market-leading manufacturer and supplier of product inspection machinery to the food industry, supporting end-of-line (EOL) production lines across the UK and beyond. With over 100 employees in the UK and a reputation for innovation and quality, our client is seeking a talented Service Engineer to join their growing team.
The Role
As a Service Engineer, you’ll be responsible for the service, repair, breakdown support, and commissioning of advanced product inspection machinery — including industrial metal detection systems, checkweighers, and X-ray equipment — at food production sites nationwide.
This is a customer-facing role, requiring excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships while representing a trusted brand.
Key Responsibilities
* Service, repair, and commission inspection machinery at customer sites across the UK
* Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults quickly and effectively
* Work confidently with gearboxes, motors, belts, chains, pulleys, and associated components
* Read and interpret electrical diagrams and wiring schematics
* Provide professional support and training to customers as required
* Complete detailed service reports and maintain accurate records
Requirements
* Strong mechanical engineering background with solid electrical understanding
* Confident working with gearboxes, motors, and general mechanical assemblies
* Ability to read and understand electrical diagrams and perform wiring tasks
* Excellent customer-facing skills and a proactive, problem-solving mindset
* Willingness to travel across the UK and occasional optional trips across Europe
* Full UK driving licence
What’s on Offer?
* £35,000 base salary
* Generous overtime (OTE circa £10k+ extra per year)
* Overtime rates: 1.5x (Mon–Fri), 2x (Sundays/Bank Holidays), paid door to door
* £40/night allowance when staying away (plus paid hotel and meals)
* Company vehicle, Surface Pro, mobile phone
* No on-call requirement — excellent work-life balance
* Full training and ongoing development
* Option to travel internationally if desired (not mandatory)
If you’re a skilled, hands-on engineer who enjoys variety, travel, and working directly with customers, we’d love to hear from you! Please contact Dan Walton on
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