Job Description
Job Title: Field Service Engineer (Mechanical Bias) – Liquid Filling MachineryLocation: M4/M5 Corridor Manchester to Bristol Salary: £45,000 + Overtime (OTE £70,000)Benefits: Company Car (choice), 25 Days Holiday, 5% Pension, Laptop, Phone, Full Sick Pay
About the Company
We are recruiting on behalf of a major Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specializing in state-of-the-art liquid filling machines, servicing some of the biggest names in the beverage industry, including the dairy and juice sectors. Our client is a global leader in sustainable and recyclable packaging solutions, delivering cutting-edge technology to enhance production and minimize environmental impact.
The Role
We are looking for a mechanically biased Field Service Engineer to join a high-performing UK service team. You will be responsible for the installation, commissioning, breakdown response, and repair of capital equipment found in beverage production environments across the UK.
This is a UK-wide field role, which may involve up to 2 weeks away from home per month, with the possibility of weekend work (paid overtime).
Key Responsibilities
* Installation, commissioning, and servicing of liquid filling machinery at customer sites.
* Reactive breakdown support and routine maintenance.
* Mechanical work including bearings, gearboxes, belts, shafts, motors, and pulleys.
* Fault-finding on pneumatics and electrical systems.
* Reading and interpreting electrical diagrams, wiring, and basic control panels.
* Some experience with PLC systems (advantageous but not essential).
* Building strong customer relationships and representing the brand to a high standard.
What We're Looking For
* Apprentice-trained engineer (mechanical or multi-skilled).
* Experience working in a production, manufacturing, or FMCG environment.
* Strong understanding of capital equipment and how machinery interacts within a production line.
* Able to work independently across the UK and committed to staying away when required.
* Service engineering background or hands-on site-based maintenance experience.
What’s on Offer
* £45,000 base salary + generous overtime (OTE £70,000+).
* Company car (you choose make/model).
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
* 5% employer pension contribution.
* Laptop, phone, tools, PPE provided.
* Full sick pay scheme.
* Career progression opportunities within a globally recognised, sustainability-driven OEM.
Ready to Join a Company That’s Driving the Future of Sustainable Packaging?
If you're a skilled engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys the variety of field-based work, apply today to become part of a business that’s shaping the future of recyclable solutions in the beverage industry.
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