Mechanical Field Service Engineer

This is a rare chance to join one of the world's most technically respected names in metal packaging machinery - a company that has been engineering precision machinery since the 1940s and today supplies manufacturers across the globe. With facilities in West Yorkshire and globally, and a customer base spanning virtually every continent, the business is truly international in scale and ambition.

As a Mechanical Field Service Engineer, you will be the face of the company on-site at customer facilities worldwide. You will install, commission, repair and maintain highly sophisticated high-speed machinery, working directly with major manufacturers to keep critical production lines running at peak performance. This is a hands-on, high-impact role for someone who thrives on solving complex mechanical challenges in a fast-paced environment - and who wants to see the world while doing it.

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary: £40,676
With Service Pay Premium (80%): £73,216.80
Annual Bonus: Up to £2,200
Healthcare: Health Cash Plan + BUPA Health Insurance
Annual Leave: 33 days
Pension: Enhanced Pension Scheme
Life Assurance: Included
Travel: Extensive – approx. 200 days per year, UK & international

What You'll Be Doing

* Installation, commissioning, repair and maintenance of high-speed machinery on customer premises - such as packaging machinery, printing machinery etc.

* Producing detailed visit reports covering all activity carried out during time on customer sites

* Updating technical bulletins and keeping customers informed of the latest product developments

* Identifying opportunities for machine upgrades and enhancements with customers

* Working independently and managing your own workload while deployed at customer sites, often for extended periods

* Acting as a trusted technical ambassador for the business in front of a global customer base

What We're Looking For

Qualifications & Knowledge

* Time-served apprentice-trained Mechanical Engineer

* Sound knowledge of packaging machinery

* Off-set lithographic printing experience would be advantageous

Experience

* Minimum 2 years' experience as a mechanical fitter, production engineer, printing engineer or similar - ideally within a capital equipment manufacturer

* Experience working remotely on customer sites for extended periods preferred

* Systematic and practical approach to fault finding

Skills & Attributes

* Strong communication skills with the ability to work efficiently under pressure

* Good attention to detail

* Ability to work independently, without supervision

* Strong customer focus

* Resilience and adaptability

A Note on Travel

This role involves approximately 200 days of travel per year, both within the UK and internationally. It suits someone who genuinely enjoys working across different environments and cultures, and who is organised and self-sufficient when working remotely. The company provides full support for all travel logistics.

How to Apply

To apply or find out more, please get in touch with the team at Cubed Talent. We would love to hear from qualified engineers who are ready for their next challenge
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed