Field Service Engineer - Post-Press Print Equipment

Taylor Higson; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Field Service Engineer in Greater London. In this role, you'll install and service advanced post-press systems, ensuring high quality and timely support across customer sites in the UK and occasionally in Europe. The position offers competitive earnings, a premium company car, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for structured career development with exceptional training programs. If you're an engineer looking for a challenging position where your expertise is valued, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Company Car

25 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays

Health & Protection Benefits

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in electrical or mechanical engineering or experience-based equivalent.
• Experience working with print finishing / post-press machinery.
• Confident communicator with a customer-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Install post-press equipment at customer sites.
• Diagnose faults and carry out repairs.
• Deliver operator training and machinery demonstrations.
• Complete pre-planned service visits and preventative maintenance.
• Accurately report on all work carried out.

Skills

Strong diagnostic ability

Hands-on problem-solving approach

Customer-focused communication

Education

Recognised qualification in electrical or mechanical engineering

Tools

Post-press machinery

Job description

Field Service Engineer

Post-Press Print Equipment

Up to £40,000 basic (OTE circa £70k)

Company Car

Industry‑Leading Staff Benefits

Overtime Paid Door-to-Door

UK Travel with Some Expectation of Overseas Work

Are you a skilled engineer who thrives on technical challenge, variety, and working with world‑class machinery?

This is your opportunity to join one of the print industrys most respected global manufacturers as they expand their UK post‑press service team.

Youll install, service, and support some of the most advanced post‑press systems in the market

working with high‑profile print and packaging sites across the UK, with occasional projects in Europe.

If you want a role where your expertise is genuinely valued, backed by first‑class training, long‑term development, and excellent earning potential

keep reading.

So long as you're based within good travel distance of the motorway network, this could be the ideal next step.

What You'll Do

• Install post‑press equipment at customer sites in line with schedules and installation requirements.
• Diagnose faults, carry out repairs, and provide technical recommendations.
• Deliver operator training and machinery demonstrations to customer teams.
• Complete pre‑planned service visits and preventative maintenance.
• Refer to technical documentation and work collaboratively with the wider engineering team.
• Accurately report on all work carried out, including actions taken and any outstanding items.
• Maintain professional, confident communication with customers and act as an ambassador for the business.

Why This Role Stands Out

Attractive Earnings

• Up to £40k basic with realistic OTE of upwards of £70k (door‑to‑door paid overtime is plentiful).

Premium Company Car

User‑chooser scheme; engineers currently drive Mercedes, Audi, BMW, etc.

Travel Variety

• UK‑wide coverage with occasional European trips
• no week looks the same.

25 Days Holiday Bank Holidays

Plus average holiday pay so youre not penalised for time off.

Health & Protection Benefits

• Medicash cash plan, life insurance, and private medical cover after 5 years.

Long‑Term Stability

• Excellent pension scheme with employer contributions increasing over time.

Overtime Rates

Time & a half after 18 : 00 and Saturdays, double time for Sundays and bank holidays.

Overnight Allowances

Paid for both UK and overseas stays.

Structured Career Development

High‑quality training on global‑leading equipment, with long‑term progression opportunities.

What We’re Looking For

• Recognised qualification in electrical or mechanical engineering or experience‑based equivalent.
• Experience working with print finishing / post‑press machinery.
• Strong diagnostic ability and a hands‑on, methodical approach to problem‑solving.
• Confident communicator with a customer‑focused mindset.
• Comfortable travelling extensively and staying away from home when required (approximately 100 nights per year).
• Full driving licence.
• Based in England with good access to major motorway routes.

The Opportunity

This is a chance to join a financially strong, globally recognised engineering brand that invests heavily in its people. If youre looking for technical challenge, variety, autonomy, and a package that rewards loyalty and expertise this is the career move youve been waiting for.