Field Service Engineer (Breweries / Wineries)

ZipRecruiter; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the drinks manufacturing industry is seeking a Field Service Engineer to service Blue-Chip Breweries and Wineries across the UK. This role offers a variety of responsibilities including installation and maintenance of process equipment, with opportunities for training and career progression. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in servicing machinery and be comfortable with nationwide travel.

Benefits

Overtime

Car Allowance

Pension

Training

25 days Holiday

Qualifications

• Strong background in servicing process/capital equipment and machinery.
• Comfortable with nationwide travel and overnight stays.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Installing, maintaining, and servicing process equipment at customer sites.
• Fault-finding and responding to breakdowns across customer locations.
• Providing technical support and customer training.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical fault-finding

Servicing process equipment

Technical support

Job description

Job Description

Position: Field Service Engineer (Breweries / Wineries)

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 + Overtime + Car Allowance + Pension + Progression + Training + Monday - Friday + 25 days Holiday

Location: Northampton / Nationwide Travel

Are you a Field Service Engineer looking for an exciting and varied position servicing Blue-Chip Breweries and Wineries across the country? Our client base ranges from small artisan producers to major industry leaders. This is a rare opportunity to join a small but well-established and innovative company supplying and servicing machinery to the drinks manufacturing industry across the UK. The role offers autonomy, variety, and long-term career prospects with ongoing training and progression. Join a passionate, tight-knit team where you can truly make the role your own.

Responsibilities:

1. Installing, maintaining, and servicing process equipment at customer sites nationwide (examples include Filters, Tanks, Pumps, Bottling Lines).
2. Fault-finding and responding to breakdowns across customer locations.
3. Travel nationwide with overnight stays when necessary (weekdays only).
4. Providing technical support and customer training.

Candidate Profile:

1. Strong background in servicing process/capital equipment and machinery (FMCG, Packaging, Beverage, etc.).
2. Electrical and mechanical fault-finding experience.
3. Comfortable with nationwide travel and occasional overnight stays.
4. Full UK driving licence.

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