Field Service Engineer

Synergi Recruitment; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a motivated Field Service Engineer to provide servicing and maintenance on food manufacturing machinery. This field-based role offers a competitive salary of £43,000, a company van, and opportunities for career development. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills, and experience in food processing environments. Travel across the UK is necessary, ensuring a dynamic work experience.

Benefits

Company van, laptop/tablet & mobile phone

Pension & death-in-service benefit

20 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Ongoing training (including European training trips)

Qualifications

• Experience working with production, packaging, or food processing machinery.
• Able to work under pressure and travel extensively across the UK.
• Keen eye for detail and a proactive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Attending customer sites across the UK to diagnose mechanical and electrical faults.
• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on FMCG machinery.
• Servicing and repairing automated weighing, packaging, and food processing systems.

Skills

Strong fault‑finding skills (mechanical and electrical)

Great communication skills

Knowledge of engineering safety practices

Education

NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Engineering

Job description

Field Service Engineer

Location: UK-Wide
Salary: £43,000 + Company Van + Benefits
Type: Permanent
Industry: FMCG / Food Manufacturing Equipment

Are you a hands‑on Engineer with experience working on food manufacturing or packaging machinery? Looking for a field‑based role where no two days are the same? This could be the perfect opportunity for you.

We're supporting a rapidly growing engineering business that provides servicing, maintenance, and installation of automated weighing, packaging, and food processing machinery across the UK. Due to continued expansion, they're looking for a motivated Field Engineer to join their team.

What you’ll be doing

• Attending customer sites across the UK to diagnose mechanical and electrical faults
• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on FMCG machinery
• Servicing and repairing automated weighing, packaging, and food processing systems
• Installing and commissioning new machinery and production lines
• Ensuring equipment is safe, compliant, and running at peak performance
• Building strong relationships with customers and providing clear technical support
• Producing detailed service reports and ordering parts when required

What we’re looking for

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Engineering
• Experience working with production, packaging, or food processing machinery
• Strong fault‑finding skills (mechanical and electrical)
• Knowledge of engineering safety practices
• Great communication skills and a customer‑focused approach
• Able to work under pressure and travel extensively across the UK
• Keen eye for detail and a proactive mindset

What’s in it for you

• £43,000 salary
• Company van, laptop/tablet & mobile phone
• Pension & death‑in‑service benefit
• 20 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Ongoing training (including European training trips)
• Excellent long‑term career development