Field Service Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

Company Vehicle

Training

Excellent Benefits

Remote Working Flexibility

Job summary

Hunter Selection is seeking a Field Service Engineer to service and repair specialist food production inspection equipment across the East Midlands. You will install, calibrate and maintain systems such as checkweighers, X-ray inspection and labelling equipment, with training provided on complementary technologies.

The role involves proactive diagnostics, on-site customer training, and detailed reporting. A full UK driving licence is essential and a competitive package includes overtime, company

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Field Service Engineer, Service Technician or Maintenance Engineer.
• Experience on checkweighers, industrial labelling systems, X-ray inspection equipment, metal detection systems, packaging machinery or food processing equipment.
• Full UK driving licence essential.
• Engineering qualification such as NVQ, City & Guilds, HNC or equivalent advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Install, service, maintain and repair specialist food production inspection equipment at customer sites.
• Diagnose faults in electrical, electronic and mechanical systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance to minimise downtime.
• Commission new equipment and support customer acceptance testing.
• Provide on-site technical support and customer training.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical fault-finding

Wiring diagrams

Customer-focused

Driving licence

Education

NVQ or equivalent

City & Guilds

HNC or equivalent

Tools

Service reporting systems

Job description

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 CultureThis 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