Field Service Engineer

Solutions Engineering Recruitment; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in product inspection machinery is seeking a Service Engineer with a strong mechanical and electrical background. The role involves servicing and repairing machinery in a customer-facing capacity, offering competitive salary and benefits, including travel options across the UK and Europe.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Surface Pro

Mobile phone

£40/night allowance when staying away

Paid hotel and meals

Generous overtime

Full training and ongoing development

Excellent work-life balance

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical engineering background with electrical understanding.
• Excellent communication and customer-facing skills.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Service and repair inspection machinery at customer sites across the UK.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults quickly and effectively.
• Provide training and support to customers as required.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Electrical understanding

Customer-facing skills

Problem-solving

Job description

Service Engineer — Mechanical Bias with Electrical Understanding

ANYWHERE IN THE UK

Location: Remote (UK-wide travel, option for European travel)

Salary: £35,000 + overtime (OTE ~£45,000+)

2 night away per week

Benefits: Company vehicle, Surface Pro, mobile phone, 2 night away per week

About the Company

Join a market-leading manufacturer and supplier of product inspection machinery to the food industry, supporting end-of-line (EOL) production lines across the UK and beyond. With over 100 employees in the UK and a reputation for innovation and quality, our client is seeking a talented Service Engineer to join their growing team.

The Role

As a Service Engineer, you’ll be responsible for the service, repair, breakdown support, and commissioning of advanced product inspection machinery — including industrial metal detection systems, checkweighers, and X-ray equipment — at food production sites nationwide.

This is a customer-facing role, requiring excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships while representing a trusted brand.

Key Responsibilities

• Service, repair, and commission inspection machinery at customer sites across the UK
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults quickly and effectively
• Work confidently with gearboxes, motors, belts, chains, pulleys, and associated components
• Read and interpret electrical diagrams and wiring schematics
• Provide professional support and training to customers as required
• Complete detailed service reports and maintain accurate records

Requirements

• Strong mechanical engineering background with solid electrical understanding
• Confident working with gearboxes, motors, and general mechanical assemblies
• Ability to read and understand electrical diagrams and perform wiring tasks
• Excellent customer-facing skills and a proactive, problem-solving mindset
• Willingness to travel across the UK and occasional optional trips across Europe
• Full UK driving licence

What’s on Offer?

• £35,000 base salary
• Generous overtime (OTE circa £10k+ extra per year)
• Overtime rates: 1.5x (Mon–Fri), 2x (Sundays/Bank Holidays), paid door to door
• £40/night allowance when staying away (plus paid hotel and meals)
• Company vehicle, Surface Pro, mobile phone
• No on-call requirement — excellent work-life balance
• Full training and ongoing development
• Option to travel internationally if desired (not mandatory)

If you’re a skilled, hands-on engineer who enjoys variety, travel, and working directly with customers, we’d love to hear from you! Please contact Dan Walton on 01254781300

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