Field Service Engineer

Service Engineer

Location

UK Wide & Europe (Extensive Travel)

Salary

Up to £50,000 + Overtime + Bonus (OTE up to £64,000)

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Service Engineer to join a growing business specialising in industrial machinery within the plastics sector. This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer who enjoys travelling, problem-solving, and working on a variety of mechanical and electrical equipment across customer sites throughout the UK and Europe.

The role involves regular travel, with assignments lasting up to four weeks at a time. In return, you'll receive comprehensive product training, excellent earning potential, and genuine career progression into a senior engineering position.

Key Responsibilities

Installation, commissioning and servicing of specialist machinery.
Carrying out planned preventative maintenance and breakdown repairs.
Diagnosing and fault-finding on mechanical, electrical and control systems.
Working on:
Chains, belts and bearings
Pumps and valves
Hydraulic presses and transformers
PLCs and HMIs
Providing technical support and ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
Completing service documentation and reports.
Travelling extensively throughout the UK and Europe.

About You

We are open to applications from both experienced engineers and junior engineers looking to develop their career.

You will ideally have:

Experience within the plastics or FMCG manufacturing sector.
A recognised engineering qualification such as NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent), although time-served engineers will also be considered.
Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills.
A willingness to travel extensively, including European travel for up to four weeks at a time.
Excellent communication and customer-facing skills.

Training & Career Progression

Full training provided on the company's specialist machinery.
Clear progression opportunities into a Senior Service Engineer position.
Join a growing engineering team consisting of three Service Engineers reporting directly to the Service Manager.

Why Join?

This vacancy has arisen due to continued company growth, offering long-term stability and excellent career prospects.

Package

Salary up to £50,000
Profit-based annual bonus of up to £14,000
Company van and fuel card
Company pension
Private healthcare
28 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Days only
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed