Field Service Engineer

Teambuilder Recruitment Limited; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking an International Field Service Engineer with strong mechanical skills to travel worldwide and service food processing equipment. Key responsibilities include installation, maintenance, and customer training. Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years' relevant experience, a driving license, and be willing to undertake extensive travel.

Benefits

Company car/van

20-26 days holiday + bank holidays

Private medical cover & pension scheme

Performance bonus & commission

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a relevant industry (food, packaging, etc.).
• Strong mechanical engineering background with welding or fabrication experience.
• Basic electrical knowledge for fault-finding in control systems.

Responsibilities

• Install and commission machinery globally and in the UK.
• Conduct customer training on equipment operation and maintenance.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical issues.
• Provide exceptional customer service and technical support.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Electrical knowledge

Customer service

Independence

Job description

International Field Service Engineer – Food Processing (Mechanical Bias)

Location: UK-based with extensive worldwide travel

Salary: £40,000 base | £65,000+ OTE (including overtime, bonuses, and allowances)

Package Includes:

• Company car/van (private use included)
• 20-26 days holiday + bank holidays
• Private medical cover & pension scheme
• Performance bonus & commission
• All tools, laptop, phone, and equipment provided
• Full product training

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity to join a leading engineering company specialising in food processing and high-speed production equipment. This position offers the chance to travel worldwide, working hands‑on with advanced process machinery across a variety of customer sites.

You will be involved in installation, commissioning, training, maintenance, and service of sophisticated food processing equipment — combining strong mechanical skills with basic electrical knowledge and excellent customer interaction. When not travelling, around 30% of your time will be spent in the UK preparing, testing, and planning equipment installations.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, commission, maintain, and service high‑speed food processing and packaging machinery across UK and global sites.
• Conduct on‑site training for customer personnel on the operation and maintenance of equipment.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Support production testing, planning, and setup during UK‑based periods.
• Provide exceptional technical support and customer service.
• Complete detailed service reports and maintain accurate project documentation.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and quality standards on site.
• Represent the company professionally when liaising with customers and suppliers.

Skills & Experience Required

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a relevant industry (food, packaging, printing, paper, or similar process environment).
• Strong mechanical engineering background, ideally with welding, fabrication, or fitting experience.
• Basic electrical knowledge and ability to fault‑find across control systems.
• Proven experience working with capital equipment or high‑speed automated machinery.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work independently, take initiative, and adapt to changing environments.
• Flexible and willing to undertake extensive worldwide travel.
• Commercial awareness with strong influencing ability and customer focus.

Full UK driving licence