Field Service Engineer

UK Wide & Europe (Extensive Travel)

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

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.

• 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.

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.

• 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.

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

• 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