Field Service Technician (Packaging & Converting Equipment)

Taylor Higson; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established machinery supplier in the UK is seeking a Field Service Technician to provide on-site service and maintenance for packaging and converting equipment. This role requires a strong electrical or mechanical background and offers a salary of circa £45,000 plus benefits such as a company vehicle and up to 8% pension contributions. The position involves travel across the UK and Europe, providing an excellent opportunity to work with leading machinery brands.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Enhanced pension contributions

25 days holidays plus Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• Strong electrical or mechanical engineering background.
• Proven experience with FMCG equipment.
• Hands-on experience in a field environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site service and repair of packaging equipment.
• Carry out fault finding and electrical repairs.
• Assist with installation and commissioning of machinery.
• Deliver operator training and demonstrations.
• Conduct detailed surveys and provide reports.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

Fault diagnosis

PLC knowledge

Customer service

Job description

Field Service Technician (Packaging & Converting Equipment) – Field based with national coverage. Salary circa £45,000 salary plus benefits incl. car, enhanced pension contributions, 25 days holidays plus Bank Holidays.

We’re working with a well‑established supplier of packaging and converting equipment and are part of a team that keeps world‑class machinery running smoothly across the UK and occasionally overseas.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong electrical or mechanical background and proven experience working on FMCG equipment — ideally with exposure to packaging, converting, injection moulding or print finishing machinery.

The Role

• Provide on‑site service, repair, and maintenance of packaging and converting equipment.
• Carry out fault finding, software upgrades, electrical repairs, and work with PLCs and inverters.
• Assist with off‑loading, installation, and commissioning of new machinery at customer sites.
• Deliver operator training and demonstrations as needed.
• Conduct detailed surveys and provide clear reports with recommended parts.
• Maintain high safety standards and report hazards appropriately.
• Represent the business professionally at every customer visit.

The Person

• Electrical or mechanical engineering background, with hands‑on experience gained in a field environment.
• Experience in servicing or repairing packaging, converting or print finishing machinery highly desirable.
• Strong fault diagnosis and troubleshooting skills, including PLCs and inverters.
• Customer‑focused with excellent communication skills.
• Full, clean UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the UK and Europe (occasional overnight stays).

What's on Offer

• A salary circa £45k plus benefits.
• Company vehicle.
• Up to 8% pension contributions.
• 25 days holidays plus Bank Holidays.
• Opportunity to work with leading machinery brands in a globally respected company.
• Varied and rewarding role with travel opportunities across the UK and Europe.

If you’re an experienced field service engineer working across the packaging, converting or print finishing industry – apply today for more details.