Field Service Engineer

Synergi Search & Select Ltd; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Field Service Engineer to work across the UK. This hands-on role involves diagnosing and repairing food manufacturing machinery. The ideal candidate will have NVQ Level 3 in Engineering and experience in food processing systems. The position offers a salary of £43,000 plus benefits including a company van, ongoing training, and excellent career development opportunities.

Benefits

Company van

Pension & death-in-service benefit

20 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Ongoing training and excellent career development

Qualifications

• Experience working with production, packaging, or food processing machinery.
• Knowledge of engineering safety practices.
• Able to work under pressure and travel extensively.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults.
• Perform planned and reactive maintenance.
• Service and repair machinery.

Skills

Fault-finding skills (mechanical and electrical)

Communication skills

Customer-focused approach

Attention to detail

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