Field Service Engineer (Production Machinery)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Vehicle

Fuel Coverage

Life Insurance

25 Days Holiday

Bank Holidays

Personal Use

Training

Progression

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited is assisting a Northampton-based manufacturer of liquid filling and capping machinery to recruit a Field Service Engineer. You will install, service and maintain specialist packaging machinery at customer sites across the UK, with occasional travel to Italy and hands-on fault diagnosis of mechanical, electrical and control systems.

The role offers progression, manufacturer training, a company vehicle and holiday entitlement.

Qualifications

• Experience diagnosing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and control-system faults.
• Installation, commissioning and upgrading packaging machinery.
• Experience with production or packaging machinery is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance, servicing and repairs on packaging machinery
• Diagnose and fault-find mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and control-system issues
• Install, commission and set up new packaging machinery
• Attend customer sites across the UK, with 1–2 nights away per week and occasional travel to Italy
• Complete service reports, maintenance records and testing documentation

Skills

Field Service Engineer

Packaging Machinery

Driving Licence

Education

Relevant Field Qualification

Job description

Field Service Engineer (Production Machinery)

£40,000 - £47,000 + Training + Progression + Company Vehicle + Fuel Coverage + Personal Use + 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Life Insurance

Full Manufacturer Training in Italy

Northampton

Are you a Field Service Engineer, with a mechanical and electrical background, looking to join a growing manufacturer of specialist packaging machinery?

On offer is the opportunity to join a UK market-leading supplier of liquid filling and capping machinery. The company designs, manufactures, installs and supports packaging equipment for the cosmetic, personal Care, pharmaceutical and healthcare industries.

You will provide installation, servicing, maintenance and breakdown support on specialist packaging machinery at customer sites across the UK. Occasionally, you will travel to machine suppliers over in Italy.

The role will involve diagnosing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and control-system faults, as well as installing, commissioning and upgrading equipment.

This role would suit a multi-skilled Field Service Engineer looking for long-term career development within a specialist engineering environment.

The Role

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance, servicing and repairs on packaging machinery
• Diagnose and fault-find mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and control-system issues
• Install, commission and set up new packaging machinery
• Attending customer sites across the UK, with 1-2 nights away per week and occasional travel to Italy
• Complete service reports, maintenance records and testing documentation

Monday to Friday

The Person

• Background working as Field Service Engineer
• Experience working on production or packaging machinery
• Qualification in relevant field
• Full UK driving license

Reference Number: BBBH26905c

Keywords

Service Engineer, Field Service Engineer, Packaging Machinery, Filling Machinery, Capping Machinery, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Fault Finding, Preventative Maintenance, PPM, Breakdown Support, Installation, Commissioning, Machinery Upgrades, Machinery Refurbishment, Pneumatics, Control Systems, Process Machinery, Packaging Equipment, Customer Service, Technical Support, Operator Training, Service Reports, UK Travel, Full UK Driving Licence

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The remuneration offered will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.