Field Service Engineer – UK FMCG Machinery (Van)

Synergi Recruitment; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a motivated Field Service Engineer to provide servicing and maintenance on food manufacturing machinery. This field-based role offers a competitive salary of £43,000, a company van, and opportunities for career development. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills, and experience in food processing environments. Travel across the UK is necessary, ensuring a dynamic work experience.

Benefits

Company van, laptop/tablet & mobile phone

Pension & death-in-service benefit

20 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Ongoing training (including European training trips)

Qualifications

• Experience working with production, packaging, or food processing machinery.
• Able to work under pressure and travel extensively across the UK.
• Keen eye for detail and a proactive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Attending customer sites across the UK to diagnose mechanical and electrical faults.
• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on FMCG machinery.
• Servicing and repairing automated weighing, packaging, and food processing systems.

Skills

Strong fault‑finding skills (mechanical and electrical)

Great communication skills

Knowledge of engineering safety practices

Education

NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Engineering

Job description

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a motivated Field Service Engineer to provide servicing and maintenance on food manufacturing machinery. This field-based role offers a competitive salary of £43,000, a company van, and opportunities for career development. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills, and experience in food processing environments. Travel across the UK is necessary, ensuring a dynamic work experience.