Field Service Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Bakewell CP; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging and automation company in the UK is seeking a Field Service Engineer with electrical expertise. The role involves installing new systems, routine maintenance, and providing customer support across the UK. Candidates will benefit from a competitive salary, a hybrid vehicle, and comprehensive holiday policies. The position offers excellent work-life balance with minimal overnight stays.

Benefits

Hybrid company vehicle

Annual performance bonus

Pension (3% matched)

Genuine work-life balance

Qualifications

• Electrically biased engineer with relevant qualifications.
• Confident working on 3-phase (415V) machinery.
• Ability to read electrical diagrams.
• Experience with control systems.

Responsibilities

• Installation and commissioning of new systems.
• Routine service, PPM, and breakdown support.
• Supporting control systems and network integration.

Skills

Electrical fault finding

Wiring and re-wiring (3-phase, 415V)

Reading electrical schematics

Experience with actuators and sensors

Customer-focused and flexible to travel

Education

Recognised electrical qualification (e.g., NVQ, City & Guilds)

Job description

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Field Service Engineer — Electrical Bias (Packaging & Automation Systems)

Base: £40,000 – £45,000 + Overtime (door-to-door) | OTE: £55k+ | Hybrid vehicle | 25 days holiday + bank holidays | Bonus | Pension (3% matched)

The Company

We are a global leader and premium systems integrator, specialising in high-performance packaging machinery and automation solutions. Our equipment portfolio includes advanced packaging machines, multihead weighers, and integrated end-of-line systems — trusted by major food and FMCG brands across the world.

The Role

As a Field Service Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting customers across the UK with:

• Installation and commissioning of new systems
• Routine service, planned preventative maintenance (PPM), and breakdown support
• Electrical fault finding, wiring, and re-wiring (3-phase, 415V)
• Working on actuators, motors, sensors, and HMIs (inputs/outputs)
• Reading and interpreting electrical schematics
• Supporting control systems and network integration

You'll enjoy a varied, autonomous role with limited overnight stays (average one night per week), offering a strong work-life balance.

About You

• Electrically biased engineer with a recognised electrical qualification (e.g., NVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent)
• Confident working on 3-phase (415V) machinery
• Able to read electrical diagrams and carry out complex fault finding
• Experience with actuators, sensors, motors, and control systems
• Customer-focused, professional, and flexible to travel

We welcome candidates from any capital equipment background — including engineers currently in maintenance roles who are looking to move into field service. If you have the right electrical skills and a hands-on approach, we want to hear from you.

What's on Offer

• Hybrid company vehicle
• Annual performance bonus
• Pension (3% matched)
• Genuine work-life balance

Why Join Us?

Join an industry leader at the forefront of packaging technology. You'll work with premium equipment, receive excellent support and training, and enjoy a role designed to give you both technical challenge and work-life balance.

Ready to take the next step?
Apply today to join our market-leading team- Dan Walton 01254 781300