Field Service Engineer (Machinery / Mechanical)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Northampton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Van

Fuel Expenses

Training

Qualifications Support

Company Benefits

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited is recruiting a Field Service Engineer (Machinery / Mechanical) for a specialist packaging machinery provider. Based near Wellingborough, you will travel across the UK to install, service and repair equipment, minimising downtime for customers in manufacturing and logistics.

The role requires a Level 3 Mechanical or Electrical qualification, hands-on experience with industrial machinery, and a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Field-based service experience on industrial equipment.
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding ability.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission and set up end-of-line packaging machinery.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults.
• Travel extensively throughout the UK with overnight stays as required.
• Complete service reports and provide technical feedback.

Skills

Field-based service

Mechanical/Electrical knowledge

Willingness to travel

Education

Level 3 qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Field Service Engineer (Machinery / Mechanical)

£35,000 - £40,000 + Overtime (£45k OTE) + Company Van + Fuel Expenses + Training + Qualifications Support + Company Benefits

Wellingborough / UK-Wide Travel

Are you a Mechanical or Electrical Engineer looking for a varied field-based role working on specialist packaging machinery, in a family-ran closeknit team?

You’ll join a specialist provider of pallet wrapping machinery, stretch film systems and end-of-line packaging solutions, supporting customers across manufacturing, food production, logistics and warehousing.

You’ll install, service, repair and optimise packaging machinery at customer sites across the UK. From planned maintenance and breakdowns to commissioning and machine optimisation, you’ll play a key role in keeping customers’ equipment running reliably and efficiently.

The Role:

• Install, commission and set up end-of-line packaging machinery
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults
• Work on pallet wrappers, conveyors, turntables, strapping and banding equipment
• Complete service reports and provide technical feedback
• Travel extensively throughout the UK, with occasional overnight stays
• Attend the Wellingborough facility for repairs, training and meetings

The Person:

• Level 3 qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Experience with industrial machinery or automated equipment
• Full UK driving licence
• Willingness to travel throughout the UK

Reference Number: BBBH27638

Keywords: Field Service Engineer, Service Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Packaging Machinery, Industrial Machinery, Commissioning, Maintenance, PPM, Breakdown Engineer, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, UK Travel

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.