Field Service Engineer (Print Finishing Equipment)

Taylor Higson; Dartford; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supplier of print technology based in Dartford is seeking a Field Service Engineer to install and maintain print finishing equipment. This role requires a mechanical or electrical engineering background, strong troubleshooting skills, and a customer-first mindset. As a Field Service Engineer, you will provide training, troubleshoot issues, and represent the company at various sites across the UK. The position offers a competitive salary, company vehicle, and additional benefits.

Benefits

Company vehicle and expenses

Annual holiday allowance

Performance-related incentives

Employee ownership benefits after one year

Qualifications

• Qualified or equivalent hands-on experience in engineering.
• Experience with print finishing machinery is highly desirable.
• Must hold a full, clean UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Install, service, maintain and repair print finishing equipment.
• Provide operator training and demonstrations.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and diagnose faults.
• Represent the company professionally on-site.
• Travel across the UK as needed.

Skills

Mechanical or electrical engineering background

Troubleshooting skills

IT literacy

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Field Service Engineer (Print Finishing Equipment)

Chelmsford

£38k plus package

We’re working with a long-established and highly respected supplier of print finishing technology, representing some of the world’s leading manufacturers across the UK & Ireland. To support continued growth, the business is seeking a skilled Field 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 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’s 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