Field Service Engineer

Hunter Selection Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Vehicle

Training

Excellent Benefits

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Hunter Selection Limited is seeking a Field Service Engineer to join their team in the East Midlands. You will install, service and repair industrial inspection equipment at customer sites, diagnosing electrical and mechanical faults and supporting customers with training and documentation.

The role requires a valid UK driving licence and relevant engineering qualifications; training on multiple technologies is provided, with opportunities for overtime and career progression within a growing

Qualifications

• Experience as Field Service Engineer or similar role.
• Experience servicing checkweighing, labeling, X-ray inspection or metal detection equipment.
• NVQ/City & Guilds/HNC or equivalent qualification is advantageous.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Install, service, maintain and repair specialist food production inspection equipment at customer sites.
• Fault finding and diagnostics on electrical, electronic and mechanical systems.
• Carry out preventative maintenance to minimise downtime and extend equipment life.
• Commission new equipment and support customer acceptance testing.
• Provide on-site technical support and customer training; maintain detailed service reports.
• Coordinate with internal teams and manage spare parts usage and stock levels.

Skills

Fault finding

Problem solving

Customer focus

Communication

Self-motivated

Education

NVQ/City & Guilds/HNC or equivalent

Tools

Checkweighers

Industrial labeling systems

X-ray inspection equipment

Metal detection systems

Job description

£35,000 to £38,000 per year, loads of benefits, Lots of holiday

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

20/11/2026

About this job

Field Service Engineer East Midlands £35,000 - £38,000 DOE + Overtime + Company Vehicle + Training + Excellent Benefits Are you a Field Service Engineer with experience working on industrial inspection, labelling or packaging equipment?

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a multi-skilled Service Engineer to join a market-leading manufacturer of specialist food production and inspection equipment.

Due to continued growth and investment, the business is looking to strengthen its service team across the East Midlands region.

The successful candidate will have experience working on either checkweighers, industrial labelling systems, X-ray inspection equipment or metal detection machinery.

Full product training will be provided on complementary technologies, making this an excellent opportunity to broaden your skillset within a highly specialised sector.

Role & Responsibilities Installation, service, maintenance and repair of specialist food production inspection equipment at customer sites Fault finding and diagnostics on electrical, electronic and mechanical systems Carrying out preventative maintenance visits to minimise customer downtime Commissioning new equipment and supporting customer acceptance testing Providing technical support and customer training on site Maintaining detailed service documentation and reports Working closely with internal technical support and service teams Managing spare parts usage and stock levels effectively Ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction at all times Adhering to company health & safety procedures and industry regulations Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the service function Knowledge, Skills & Experience Previous experience as a Field Service Engineer, Service Technician or Maintenance Engineer Experience working on either: Checkweighers Industrial labelling systems X-ray inspection equipment Metal detection systems Packaging machinery Food processing equipment Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills Ability to interpret wiring diagrams, technical drawings and schematics Good IT skills and confidence using service reporting systems Customer-focused approach with strong communication skills Full UK driving licence essential Engineering qualification such as NVQ, City & Guilds, HNC or equivalent advantageous The Person Self-motivated and capable of working independently Professional and customer-focused Comfortable managing a regional service territory Keen to learn new technologies and develop specialist expertise Strong problem-solving and diagnostic skills Flexible approach to travel and customer requirements Benefits Competitive Basic Salary Paid Overtime Opportunities Company Vehicle Fuel Card Ongoing Technical Training Career Development Opportunities Contributory Pension Scheme Life Assurance Income Protection Scheme 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays Remote Working Flexibility Industry-Leading Product Training Supportive and Collaborative Culture This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing engineering business recognised for its investment in people, technology and long-term career development.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position.

No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

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