Field Service Engineer – Packaging Tech (UK & Ireland)

SIG Group; Bridgwater; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Partial remote work

Job summary

SIG Group seeks a Field Service Engineer to maintain and repair packaging equipment across the UK and Ireland. You will troubleshoot, service and optimize customer lines, with travel to sites and strong interaction with customers to ensure high satisfaction.

The role involves hands-on maintenance, planning preventive work, and delivering clear service reports. You will join a globally active, sustainability-focused team and may partly work from home in a hybrid model.

Qualifications

• Completed Engineering Apprenticeship (or equivalent).
• HNC/HND in Mechatronics, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or comparable qualification.
• Minimum 3 years servicing process/packaging equipment in food, beverage, brewing or chemical industries.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across mechanical, electrical and automation systems.
• Customer-focused with excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating within an international team.
• Willingness to travel up to 75% during training and up to 50% thereafter (incl. international).
• Valid full driving license.
• Flexibility to work irregular hours and travel on short notice.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage hands-on daily maintenance, troubleshooting and repair with timely service reports.
• Plan and execute preventive and major maintenance ensuring equipment operates at high standards.
• Provide production support to restore or optimize production lines post-maintenance.
• Analyze and resolve mechanical, electrical and automation malfunctions.
• Conduct root cause analyses and document details when needed.
• Support quality department with root cause analysis, rebuilding kits and recommissioning.
• Identify system performance issues and implement approved improvements.
• Identify business opportunities and share feedback to support growth.
• Maintain documentation and submit information per procedures.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Customer focus

Independence + teamwork

Travel readiness

Driving license

Flexibility

Education

Engineering Apprenticeship

HNC/HND in Mechatronics/Electrical/Mechanical

Job description

SIG Group seeks a Field Service Engineer to maintain and repair packaging equipment across the UK and Ireland. You will troubleshoot, service and optimize customer lines, with travel to sites and strong interaction with customers to ensure high satisfaction.

The role involves hands-on maintenance, planning preventive work, and delivering clear service reports. You will join a globally active, sustainability-focused team and may partly work from home in a hybrid model.