Field Service Engineer — Install & Maintain Food Machinery

JBT Marel Corporation; Macclesfield; Remote; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

JBT Marel is seeking a Field Service Engineer to install, commission, maintain and repair Proseal tray sealing machinery at customer sites across the UK. You will apply your electrical and mechanical expertise, deliver strong customer service, and support upgrades and training.

This role requires a recognised engineering qualification, a full UK driving licence, and willingness to travel, with health and safety at the core.

Qualifications

• Recognised apprenticeship or qualification in Electrical or Mechatronic Engineering (NVQ Level 3, HNC/HND, or equivalent).
• Experience working with automated machinery in manufacturing or food production.
• Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Mechanical fault-finding experience and understanding of machinery systems.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Full UK Driving Licence; valid passport and willingness to travel.
• Health & Safety requirements knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Install and commission Proseal machinery at customer sites across your region.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance to maximise machine reliability and uptime.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and mechanical faults quickly.
• Provide on-site and remote technical support to customers.
• Deliver operator and maintenance training to customer teams.
• Complete service documentation and reports accurately.
• Identify opportunities for spare parts sales, service agreements, and equipment upgrades.
• Ensure all work complies with company procedures and Health & Safety standards.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical fault-finding

Customer service

IT skills (MS Office)

Driving licence

Willing to travel

Health & Safety knowledge

Education

Electrical or Mechatronic Engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3, HNC/HND)

Job description

JBT Marel is seeking a Field Service Engineer to install, commission, maintain and repair Proseal tray sealing machinery at customer sites across the UK. You will apply your electrical and mechanical expertise, deliver strong customer service, and support upgrades and training.

This role requires a recognised engineering qualification, a full UK driving licence, and willingness to travel, with health and safety at the core.