Field Service Engineer (Print Finishing Equipment)

ZipRecruiter; Dartford; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading print technology provider is seeking a Field Service Technician to install, service, and maintain print finishing equipment across the UK. This role requires a mechanical or electrical engineering background, strong troubleshooting skills, and excellent communication. Competitive salary, company vehicle, and benefits included.

Benefits

Industry competitive salary

Company vehicle

Annual holiday allowance

Employee ownership benefits

Qualifications

• Qualified in mechanical or electrical engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience with print finishing machinery is highly desirable.
• Full, clean UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Install, service, maintain and repair print finishing equipment.
• Provide operator training and demonstrations.
• Troubleshoot technical issues efficiently.

Skills

Mechanical or electrical engineering background

Strong troubleshooting skills

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Please note we\'re unable to offer sponsorship or relocation opportunities for this role.

We\u2019re working with a long-established and highly respected supplier of print finishing technology, representing some of the world\u2019s leading manufacturers across the UK & Ireland. To support continued growth, the business is seeking a skilledField Service Technician to join their growing team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a technically minded, customer-focused engineer who thrives in a varied role - combining hands-on servicing, installations, operator training, and customer demonstrations.

The ideal candidate for this role will be based around the Kent area.

The Role

• Install, service, maintain and repair print finishing equipment across customer sites
• Provide operator training and demonstrations to support sales activities
• Troubleshoot technical issues, diagnose faults, and deliver solutions efficiently
• Represent the company with professionalism, acting as a trusted ambassador on-site
• Flexibility to travel across the UK (occasional overnight stays required)

The Person

• Mechanical or electrical engineering background (qualified or with equivalent hands-on experience)
• Previous experience working with print finishing machinery (binding, stitching, folding, laminating, guillotines etc.) highly desirable
• Strong troubleshooting skills and IT literacy
• A customer-first mindset with excellent communication skills
• Full, clean UK driving licence
• Ideally located around the London / Kent area for ease of travel

What\u2019s on Offer

• Industry competitive salary to be discussed, plus performance-related incentives
• Company vehicle and expenses
• Annual holiday allowance
• Long-term employee ownership benefits after the first year
• Opportunity to represent market-leading finishing solutions within a growing organisation