Field Service Engineer (Print Finishing Equipment)

Taylor Higson; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supplier of print technology in the UK is seeking a skilled Field Service Engineer to install, maintain, and repair print finishing equipment. The ideal candidate should have a mechanical or electrical engineering background, strong troubleshooting skills, and a customer-first mindset. This role involves travel across the UK, providing operator training and supporting sales activities. Competitive salary, company vehicle, and benefits included.

Benefits

Company vehicle and expenses

Annual holiday allowance

Performance-related incentives

Employee ownership benefits after the first year

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Mechanical engineering skills

Electrical engineering skills

Troubleshooting skills

IT literacy

Customer service skills

Tools

Print finishing machinery

Job description

Overview

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.