Field Service Engineer

SER Limited; Wakefield; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run packaging machinery business seeks a Field Service Engineer with a strong electrical background and confidence in PLCs. This role involves servicing and installing machinery across the UK, with all travel expenses covered. Benefits include a fully expensed vehicle, 20 days holiday, and a supportive team environment. Ideal for proactive professionals who value customer satisfaction.

Benefits

Fully expensed company vehicle

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

On-call rota with £150/day compensation

Paid team socials and company events

3% pension contribution

Supportive leadership team

Qualifications

• Strong electrical maintenance skills required.
• Confidence with PLC interrogation including Siemens S7/TIA Portal is essential.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and diagnose issues is a must.

Responsibilities

• Service, repair and install automated packaging machinery.
• Travel to customer sites across the UK, typically one site per day.
• Collaborate with in-house engineers and customers to resolve faults.
• Perform routine maintenance and technical upgrades.
• Overnight stays approx. 2 nights/week, expenses covered.
• Every 6th week on-call, paid £150/day.

Skills

Strong electrical maintenance skills

Confident with PLC interrogation (Siemens S7 / TIA Portal, OMRON)

Able to read electrical schematics

Proactive and professional

Team player

Job description

A new opportunity to join a well‑established, family‑run packaging machinery business that's been a UK market leader for over 45 years. This is a Field Service Engineer role ideal for someone with a strong electrical background, confident around PLCs, and who enjoys working in a hands‑on, customer‑facing environment. You'll be joining a tight‑knit engineering team that truly looks out for each other with a fair approach to travel and rota scheduling.

Field Service Engineer

Based in Yorkshire – UK‑Wide Travel

Salary – Up to £50,000 + Fully Expensed Vehicle + Benefits

Full‑Time | Mon‑Fri (40–45 hrs/week)

Benefits

• Fully expensed company vehicle (with personal use allowed)
• No clock watching – focus on quality work, not overtime
• 20 days holiday + bank holidays + Christmas shutdown
• On‑call rota with £150/day compensation
• Paid team socials and company events
• 3% pension contribution
• Supportive, long‑standing leadership team
• Great company culture – stable, growing, and invested in people

The Role

• Service, repair and install a range of automated packaging machinery
• Travel to customer sites across the UK, typically one site per day
• Collaborate with in‑house engineers and customers to resolve faults
• Perform routine preventative maintenance and technical upgrades
• Overnight stays approx. 2 nights/week, all expenses fully covered
• Every 6th week on‑call, paid £150/day (callouts are rare)

Requirements

• Strong electrical maintenance skills
• Confident with PLC interrogation (Siemens S7 / TIA Portal, OMRON, or similar)
• Able to read electrical schematics and diagnose technical issues
• Proactive, professional and able to work independently on‑site
• A genuine team player who values customer satisfaction

Why Join?

You’ll be part of a business that puts engineers first, provides the right tools and support, and takes pride in its work and people. They’re trusted by major brands, operate with high standards (BRC accredited), and have a strong focus on sustainability and customer care.

If you are interested in the above position please email or call (phone number removed) for more details.