Field Service Engineer

CV Technical; Willenhall; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Private healthcare

Pension

Annual leave 28 days + 8 bank holidays

Job summary

CV Technical is seeking a Service Engineer to support customers across the UK and Europe, traveling to site to install, commission and service specialist machinery. You will diagnose mechanical, electrical, and control faults and deliver high levels of customer satisfaction.

The role offers comprehensive training, a clear progression path to senior positions, and a competitive package with overtime and a lucrative bonus potential.

Qualifications

• Experience in plastics or FMCG manufacturing preferred.
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification preferred.
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills required.
• Willingness to travel extensively (UK & Europe).
• Excellent communication and customer-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission and service specialist machinery at customer sites.
• Carry out planned maintenance and breakdown repairs.
• Diagnose faults on mechanical, electrical and control systems.
• Support customers and complete service documentation and reports.
• Travel extensively across the UK and Europe.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding

Electrical fault-finding

Customer-facing skills

Problem solving

Education

NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent)

Tools

PLCs & HMIs

Job description

Service Engineer

Location

UK Wide & Europe (Extensive Travel)

Salary

Up to £50,000 + Overtime + Bonus (OTE up to £64,000)

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Service Engineer to join a growing business specialising in industrial machinery within the plastics sector. This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer who enjoys travelling, problem-solving, and working on a variety of mechanical and electrical equipment across customer sites throughout the UK and Europe.

The role involves regular travel, with assignments lasting up to four weeks at a time. In return, you'll receive comprehensive product training, excellent earning potential, and genuine career progression into a senior engineering position.

Key Responsibilities

• Installation, commissioning and servicing of specialist machinery.
• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance and breakdown repairs.
• Diagnosing and fault-finding on mechanical, electrical and control systems.
• Working on:
  • Chains, belts and bearings
  • Pumps and valves
  • Hydraulic presses and transformers
  • PLCs and HMIs
• Providing technical support and ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Completing service documentation and reports.
• Travelling extensively throughout the UK and Europe.

About You

We are open to applications from both experienced engineers and junior engineers looking to develop their career.

You will ideally have:

• Experience within the plastics or FMCG manufacturing sector.
• A recognised engineering qualification such as NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent), although time-served engineers will also be considered.
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills.
• A willingness to travel extensively, including European travel for up to four weeks at a time.
• Excellent communication and customer-facing skills.

Training & Career Progression

Full training provided on the company's specialist machinery.

Clear progression opportunities into a Senior Service Engineer position.

Join a growing engineering team consisting of three Service Engineers reporting directly to the Service Manager.

Why Join?

This vacancy has arisen due to continued company growth, offering long-term stability and excellent career prospects.

Package

• Salary up to £50,000
• Profit-based annual bonus of up to £14,000
• Company van and fuel card
• Company pension
• Private healthcare
• 28 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
• Days only